A Corporation Distributes Land with a FMV of $85,000 (Basis

question 19

Multiple Choice

A corporation distributes land with a FMV of $85,000 (basis $50,000) .The land has a mortgage of $95,000 assumed by the shareholder.Gain to the corporation is

• A)$0.
• B)$10,000.
• C)$35,000.
• D)$45,000.

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Definitions:

Deadweight Loss

Deadweight loss occurs when an economy's total welfare is not maximized, resulting from inefficiencies such as taxes or subsidies that distort market equilibrium.

Pure-monopoly Market

A market structure where a single firm has the exclusive control over the supply of a product or service, with no close substitutes available, allowing for price setting.

X-inefficiency

The difference between actual and minimum possible input costs, often occurring due to a lack of competitive pressure and inefficiencies in production.

Minimum Possible Average Cost

The lowest average cost at which a firm can produce its output in the long run, given its technology and factor prices.