Sean Corporation's Operating Income Totals $200,000 for the Current Year

Multiple Choice

Sean Corporation's operating income totals $200,000 for the current year, including a deduction of $30,000 for actual charitable contributions. Dividend income of $10,000 was received from unaffiliated corporations and is not included in the $200,000. The related dividend received deduction has yet to be determined. To calculate the maximum allowable deduction for contributions, Sean should apply the percentage limitation to the base amount of

A) $200,000
B) $220,000
C) $230,000
D) $240,000
E) $242,000