Reference no: EM132658921
Problem - Ron, age 19, is a full-time graduate student at City University. During 2019, he received the following payments or benefits:
Cash award for being the outstanding resident adviser $500
Resident adviser dormitory charge waived 2,500
State scholarship for ten months (tuition and books) 6,000
State scholarship (meals allowance) 2,400
Loan from college financial aid office 3,000
Cash support from parents 3,000
Total $17,400
Ron served as a resident advisor in a dormitory, which meant he was required to live in one of the rooms. What is Ron's gross income for 2019 from these receipts?
a. $2,900.
b. $3,900.
c. $9,000.
d $12,400.
e. $15,400.