Answer:
c. $21,800 deduction
Explanation:
This is a nonbusiness bad debt, as the debt wasn't related to Tom business.
Also Jhon was paying their interest, so it wasn't a gift. The cash was given a loan, not a gift.
Because court has determinate bankrupcy his note is worthless. There is no possible expectation that he would receive the cash. He can file his taxes and adding this reduction entirely.