Sergio wants to know if he can claim his daughter, Sarah, as a dependent on his income tax return. Sarah lives at home with her parents all year. Sergio provides $11,500 for her support (i.e., food, shelter, and transportation). Sarah, age 18, made $13,250 last year by acting and working as a cashier at a restaurant. Sarah saved $9,000 of her income and spent $4,250 on clothes and entertainment. Can Sergio claim his daughter, Sarah, as a dependent for income tax purposes?
a. Yes.
b. No, Sarah fails the relationship test.
c. No, Sarah fails the gross income test.
d. No, Sarah fails the student test.
e. No, Sarah fails the support test.

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