During the 2010 tax year, Frank and Betty paid the following medical expenses:

Hospitalization insurance $ 425 Prescription medicines and drugs 364 Hospital bills 2,424 Doctor bills 725 Eyeglasses for Frank’s dependent mother 75 Doctor bills for Betty’s sister, who is claimed as a dependent by Frank and Betty 220 In addition, in 2010, they drove 848 miles for medical transportation in their personal automobile. Their insurance company reimbursed Frank and Betty $1,420 during the year for the medical expenses. If their adjusted gross income for the year is $25,400, calculate their medical expense deduction.

Use the segment of Schedule A of Form 1040 reproduced below.

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Medical 1 Caution. Do not include experees reimbursed or paid by others. Medical and dental expenses (see page A-1) 2 Enter amount from Form 1040. Ina 38 2 and Dental Expenses 3 Multiply line 2 by 7.5% (075) 4 Subtract ine 3 from line 1. If line 3 is more than line enter