Andrea,who lives in Ohio,volunteered to travel to Arizona in February to work on a home-building project for Habitat for Humanity (a qualified charitable organization).She was in Arizona for three weeks.She normally makes $600 per week as a carpenter's assistant and plans to deduct $1,800 as a charitable contribution.In addition,she incurred the following costs in connection with the trip: $700 for transportation,$820 for lodging,and $340 for meals.What is Andrea's deduction associated with this charitable activity?

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Andrea's total expenses associated with the trip are $700 (transportation) + $820 (lodging) + $340 (meals) = $1,860. Since she plans to deduct $1,800 as a charitable contribution, her deduction associated with this charitable activity is $1,800 + $60 (the excess of expenses over the contribution) = $1,860. Therefore, the answer is choice D ( $1,860).

Andrea,who Lives in Ohio,volunteered to Travel to Arizona in February