Malinda took a client to dinner meeting. After agreeing to a business deal, they went to see a show. Malinda paid $100 for the meal and separately paid $45 for the show tickets, amounts that were reasonable under the circumstances. What amount of these expenditures can Malinda deduct as a business expense?

• $691.

• $2,998.

• $5,530.

• None of the choices are correct.

• $2,765.