Dana Purchased an Asset from Her Brother for $15,000

question 3

Multiple Choice

Dana purchased an asset from her brother for $15,000. Her brother's basis was $20,000. If Dana sells the asset to an unrelated party for $12,000, she will recognize

• A) $0.
• B) ($1,000) loss.
• C) ($4,000) loss.
• D) ($3,000) loss.

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