3-Stone Pine Corporation, a calendar year taxpayer, has ending inventory of $150,000 on December 31, 20X2. During the year 20X2, the corporation purchased additional inventory of $375,000. If cost of goods sold for 20X2 is $470,000, what was the beginning inventory at January 1, 20X2?

a.$55,000

b.$310,000

c.$245,000

d.$255,000

e.None of these choices are correct.

8-Jack is a lawyer who is a member at Ocean Spray Country Club where he spends $7,200 in dues, $4,000 in business meals, and $2,000 in green fees to entertain clients. He has separate invoices for the meals. He is also a member of the local Rotary club where he meets potential clients. The dues for the Rotary club are $1,200 a year. How much of the above expenses can Jack deduct as business expenses?

a.$14,400

b.$7,200

c.$3,200

d.$4,200

e.None of these choices are correct.