In which of the following situations will the divorced custodial parent be entitled to the dependency exemption for the child? a, The noncustodial parent provides $1,500 of support for the child and the custodial parent provides $1,200. b, The custodial and noncustodial parent both provide $1,500 of support for the child. c, The custodial parent provides $1,500 of support for the child and the noncustodial parent provides $1,200. d, All of the above.

In which of the following situations will the divorced custodial parent be entitled to the dependency exemption for the child? a, The noncustodial parent provides $1,500 of support for the child and the custodial parent provides $1,200. b, The custodial and noncustodial parent both provide $1,500 of support for the child. c, The custodial parent provides $1,500 of support for the child and the noncustodial parent provides $1,200. d, All of the above.

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