36. John Jay, 45, is married and supports his mother, age 67. During 2018, he paid $1,300 for prescription medicines for his mother (who is his dependent), $1,000 for prescription medicines for his wife (age 43), and $5,400 for doctor and hospital bills for himself. His gross income is $55,000 and his adjusted gross income is $50,000. In itemizing his deductions, Jay may claim a medical expense deduction, after application of proper limitations, of:

a. $3,950

b. $7,700

c. $1,575

d. $2,700

e. None of these