In the Current Year, Jerry Pays $8,000 to Become a Charter

question 10

Multiple Choice

In the current year, Jerry pays $8,000 to become a charter member of Mammoth University's Athletic Council. The membership ensures that Jerry will receive choice seating at all of Mammoth's home basketball games. Also this year, Jerry pays $2,200 (the regular retail price) for season tickets for himself and his wife. For these items, how much qualifies as a charitable contribution?

• A)$6,200
• B)$6,400
• C)$8,000
• D)$10,200
• E)None of the above

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