When making maxillomandibular records for a complete denture patient, the vertical dimension of occlusion is acceptable when

the difference between the occlusal vertical dimension and the rest vertical dimension is 2-4mm.

it is equal to the rest vertical dimension.

the maxillary rim shows just below the upper lip and the mandibular rim is even with the corners of the mouth.

occlusal rims contact evenly and bilaterally at the same time as the lips touch.

interocclusal distance (freeway space) is 8-10mm.