Problem $2-44($LO $2-6)$

Vinitpaul has the following information:

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a$.$ How much must Vinitpaul pay in estimated taxes to avoid a penalty?

Note: Round the final answer to nearest whole dollar amount.

Minimum estimated tax payment

b$.$ If Vinitpaul had paid $\backslash (\backslash$$ $800\backslash )$ per quarter, would he have avoided the estimated tax penalty?