Byron took a business trip from Philadelphia to Rome.He was away 16 days of which he spent 9 days on business (including two travel days)and 7 days vacationing.His expenses are as follows: $\begin{array}{lr}
\text { Airfare } & \$ 1,100 \
\text { Lodging }(16 \text { days } \times \$ 140) & 2,240 \
\text { Meals }(16 \text { days } \times \$ 115) & 1,840
\end{array}$ Byron's total travel (including meals and lodging)expense deduction rounded to the nearest dollar is:

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Byron's total travel expense deduction is the sum of his lodging and meals expenses, which is $2,240 + $1,840 = $4,080. Since the question asks for the deduction rounded to the nearest dollar, the answer is $4,080 rounded to $4,081, which is closest to choice A, $2,396.

Byron Took a Business Trip from Philadelphia to Rome Byron's Total Travel (Including Meals and Lodging)expense Deduction Rounded to Away