Mark has an after-tax income of $60,000 and is married to Helen

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Mark has an after-tax income of $60,000 and is married to Helen. While reviewing the couple's insurance needs, it is determined that in the event of Mark's death, Helen will have a net annual income of $38,000 and net annual expenses of $50,000 for her and her children to maintain the same lifestyle. Using the capital needs approach and assuming an after-tax inflation adjusted rate of 2.0%, how much life insurance would Mark need if the capital needs approach with the capital retention method is applied, so that his family may maintain their current lifestyle?

A) $2,500,000

B) $1,100,000

C) $600,000

D) $500,000