Question

Last year L.A. and Paula claimed itemized deductions of 32,200. Their itemized deductions included state income taxes paid of7,500 and no other state or local taxes. What was the total amount of their itemized deductions?

1) $24,700
2) $32,200
3) $39,700
4) $40,700

Answer 1

L.A. and Paula's total itemized deductions were $32,200, including the state income taxes of $7,500 and other unspecified deductions.

Step-by-step explanation:

Last year, L.A. and Paula claimed itemized deductions of $32,200 for their taxes. The question indicates that their itemized deductions included state income taxes of $7,500, and there were no other state or local taxes included in their itemized deductions. To find the total amount of their itemized deductions, we simply need to confirm the amounts provided, as the question already gives the total. According to the information given, their total itemized deductions were indeed $32,200, which includes the $7,500 paid in state income taxes and other deductions that are not specified but are part of the total amount.