This Year,John Purchased Property from William by Assuming an Existing

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This year,John purchased property from William by assuming an existing mortgage of $40,000 and agreed to pay an additional $60,000,plus interest,in the 3 years following the year of sale (i.e.$20,000 annual payments for three years,plus interest) .William had an adjusted basis of $44,000 in the building.What are the sales price and the contract price in this transaction?

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