In 2023 Bauer Corporation incurs the following costsin development of new products:Laboratory supplies $ 55,000Laboratory equipment purchased (5-year recoveryproperty) 50,000Salaries (lab personnel) 90,000Utilities 20,000Total $215,000For 2023, the allowable deduction is A) $21,500. B)$175,000. C) $17,500. D) $215,000.

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