In 2000,Michael Purchased Land for $100,000

question 81

Multiple Choice

In 2000,Michael purchased land for $100,000.Over the years,economic conditions deteriorated,and the value of the land declined to $60,000.Michael sells the property in this year,when it is subject to a $30,000 nonrecourse mortgage.The buyer pays Michael $34,000 cash and takes the property subject to the mortgage.Michael incurs $5,000 in real estate commissions.Michael's gain or loss on the sale is

• A)$4,000 gain.
• B)$1,000 loss.
• C)$36,000 loss.
• D)$41,000 loss.

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