Sarah Has a Three-Day Meeting in Berlin

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Essay

Sarah has a three-day meeting in Berlin. She takes an overnight flight arriving early Sunday morning. After resting several hours, she spends the rest of the day sightseeing. She attends the meetings on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. She spends Thursday sightseeing and returns home on Friday. Her transportation cost $1,200 and her five night's hotel cost $1,250. Her meals were $50 per day from Monday through Thursday and $30 each on Sunday and Friday. How much can Sara deduct for this business trip?

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Definitions:

Times Interest Earned

A financial ratio that measures a company's ability to meet its debt obligations based on its current income.

Net Income

The amount of profit left over, after all expenses and taxes have been subtracted from total revenue.

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