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Exercise 9-20 (LO. 3) Brenda, a self-employed taxpayer, travels from Chicago to Barcelona (Spain) on business. She is gone 10 days (including 2 days of travel) during which time she spends 5 days conducting business and 3 days sightseeing. Her expenses are $1,500 (airfare), $200 per day (meals), and $400 per night (lodging). Because Brenda stayed with relatives while sightseeing, she only paid for 5 nights of lodging. Compute Brenda's deductions for the following expenses. If required, round your answers to the nearest dollar. a. Deduction for airfare: $ 1,120 X Feedback b. Deduction for meals: 788 Feedback Check My Work c. Deduction for lodging: 1,800 x Exercise 9-22 (LO. 5) In 2019, Robert entertains four key clients and their spouses at a nightclub. Business discussions occurred over dinner and prior to the entertainment beginning. Expenses were $200 (limo charge), $120 (cover charge), $700 (drinks and dinner), and $140 (tips to servers). If Robert is self-employed, how much can he deduct as an entertainment expense for this event? $0