Andrew, a self-employed professional, used his personal vehicle for business trips this year. He paid $2,700 for gasoline.His car's depreciation for full business use would be $6, 200. Andrew drove a total of 18, 500 miles during the year, with3,700 miles documented for business purposes. What business expense amount can Andrew deduct (if any) for thesetrips, considering that the IRS allows a standard mileage deduction of $0.56 per mile for business use? ***This questionalready posted and received correct answer. Kindly Don't answer this question again. If you answer i will give 10 dislikes.****

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