What does it mean my No of dependants listed by your parents for tax purposes?

Paying for College
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<p>My father works only. My mom doesn't.
and I have one younger brother.</p>

<p>what is the answer to the question?</p>

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<p>2 (the kids)
(there are guidelines for “dependent” that may include disabled, etc, but if you mother is of able body and sound mind, she is not a dependent, regardless of her income status)</p>