What is Kara's dilemma?

AOLC_{Allan}=$2750

AOLC_{Kara}=$2475

AOLC_{Allan}=$1000

AOLC_{Kara}=$780

Explanation:

American Opportunity Learning credit.

First, assuming Allan and Kara are eligible, we must know how the two forms of credit work. For the American Opportunity Learning credit (AOLC), it is possible to receive 100% of the tax deduction for the first 2000 and then 25% of the deduction up to a maximum of 2500. So, the amount of the opportunity credit for Allan and Kara is given by:

Now, for the American Lifetime Learning credit (ALLC), we have to allow 20% deduction  of taxes up to $2000 if the person meets the requirement of not earning more than 68000, then: