Determine the amount of the standard deduction allowed for $2024$ in the following independent situations. In each case, assume that the taxpayer is claimed as another person's dependent.

Amount of the

Standard Deduction

a$.$ Curtis, age $18,$ has income as follows: $$700$ interest from a certificate of deposit and $$14,400$ from repairing cars. $fill in the blank $1$

$14,600$

b$.$ Mattie, age $18,$ has income as follows: $$600$ cash dividends from investing in stock and $$4,700$ from working as a lifeguard at a local pool. $fill in the blank $2$

$1,250$

c$.$ Jason, age $16,$ has income as follows: $$675$ interest on a bank savings account and $$1,000$ for painting a neighbor's fence. $fill in the blank $3$

$1,250$

d$.$ Ayla, age $15,$ has income as follows: $$400$ cash dividends from a stock investment and $$500$ from grooming pets. $fill in the blank $4$

e$.$ Sarah, age $67$ and a widow, has income as follo