Albert Purchased a Tract of Land for $140,000 in 2010

question 214

Multiple Choice

Albert purchased a tract of land for $140,000 in 2010 when he heard that a new highway was going to be constructed through the property and that the land would soon be worth $200,000.Highway engineers surveyed the property and indicated that he would probably get $180,000.The highway project was abandoned in 2013 and the value of the land fell to $100,000.What is the amount of loss Albert can claim in 2013?

• A)$40,000.
• B)$60,000.
• C)$80,000.
• D)$100,000.
• E)None of the above.

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