Benjamin and Teresa young,a married couple who will file jointly are both teachers.In 2017 Benjamin had receipts totaling $356.44 in qualifying expenses for his classroom.Teresa had receipts totaling $254.89.They both worked over 1,200 hours during the school year and were not reimbursed by their employer.What is the maximum amount of the educator expenses deduction that they will claim on their joint return?

a.$245

b.$250

c.$356

d.$500