Elizabeth Exchanges an Office Building Valued at $400,000 with a $75,000

question 73

Multiple Choice

Elizabeth exchanges an office building valued at $400,000 with a $75,000 mortgage and adjusted basis of $180,000 for land valued at $275,000.What is Elizabeth's realized gain on the exchange?

• A)zero
• B)$95,000
• C)$75,000
• D)$170,000

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