Paul, age 40 and single, has an 8-year-old son, Larry. Larry resides with his mother, Susan, in her home. Pursuant to the terms of their divorce, Paul properly claims Larry as a dependent on his income tax return. Paul pays child support payments to his ex-wife for support of his child. Susan does not claim Larry as her dependent but she does bear the economic burden of supporting the household in which they reside. What is the maximum amount of the 2015 standard deduction that Susan qualifies for?

	a.	$6,300
	b.	$9,250
	c.	$9,600
	d.	$12,600
	e.	Susan does not qualify to claim a standard deduction.

Michael, age 42 and single, has a 13-year-old son, Tony. Tony resides with his mother, Jennifer, in her home. Pursuant to the terms of their divorce, Michael properly claims Tony as a dependent on his income tax return. Michael pays child support payments to his ex-wife for support of his child. Jennifer does not claim Tony as her dependent but she does bear the economic burden of supporting the household in which they reside. What is the maximum amount of the 2015 standard deduction that Michael qualifies for?

	a.	$6,300
	b.	$12,600
	c.	$9,250
	d.	$5,000

These are test bank 2016 questions and the answer for both questions is $9250. I would like to know the updated answer for 2019 and the explanation for the answer. Thank you!