Determine Rona's gross income from the following items she receives during the current year:
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Interest on savings account
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$300
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Dividends on Microsoft stock
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200
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Interest on Guam development bonds
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2,000
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Dividend on life insurance policy
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200
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(The company is a mutual life insurance company, and the dividend is a return of part of the premium she paid on the policy.)
In addition, Rona owns 1,000 shares of Cochran Corporation common stock. Cochran has a dividend reinvestment plan through which stockholders can receive a stock dividend equal to 4% of their holdings in lieu of a cash dividend of equal value. Rona takes the 40 shares of stock, which are worth $3 per share.