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David's father is retired and receives $14,000 per year in social security benefits. David's father saves $4,000 of the benefits and spends the remaining $10,000 for his support. How much support must David provide for his father to meet the dependent support requirement?
a. 10,000
b. 10,001
c. 14,000
d. 14,001.

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