At the Time of Gomez's Death, He Owned 50% of the Stock

question 3

Multiple Choice

At the time of Gomez's death, he owned 50% of the stock of Gamma Corporation, a closely held family business.Over the past five years, Gamma has averaged annual profits of $250,000 in an industry where the usual rate of return is 10%.If the book value of Gamma Corporation's assets is $500,000 and goodwill exists, what might be a realistic value for the stock included in Gomez's gross estate?

• A)$1,500,000.
• B)$1,000,000.
• C)$750,000.
• D)$200,000.
• E)None of the above.

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