Question

Melissa would be allowed to deduct the registration fee for the conference of $250 and she could deduct $53.5 for the 100 miles she drove to and from the conference (53.5 cents per mile x 100 miles) and the parking fee of $90. However, because her travel did not require her to be away from home overnight, she is not allowed to deduct the cost of her meals going to and coming from the conference each day. What is the total amount that Melissa can deduct for the conference?

1) $250
2) $303.5
3) $340
4) $390

Answer 1

Melissa can deduct $250 for the conference registration fee, $53.5 for mileage, and $90 for parking, totaling $393.50. However, since the options provided do not match this total, the closest correct answer is $390 (option 4), assuming a typo or error in the question or options.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the total amount Melissa can deduct for the conference, we need to add the registration fee, mileage costs, and parking fees. Her registration fee is $250, and her mileage costs for driving 100 miles at 53.5 cents per mile is $53.50. Additionally, her parking fee is $90. The total deduction is the sum of these costs:

• Registration fee: $250
• Mileage costs: $53.50 (100 miles × $0.535/mile)
• Parking fee: $90

When we add these amounts together: $250 + $53.50 + $90 = $393.50, it appears there is a discrepancy in the options provided as none match the calculated amount. Based on the context, the closest correct answer, thereby assuming a possible typo in the question or the options, would be $390 (option 4).