On October 1, Paula Exchanged an Apartment Building (Adjusted Basis

question 30

Multiple Choice

On October 1, Paula exchanged an apartment building (adjusted basis of $375,000 and subject to a mortgage of $125,000) for another apartment building owned by Nick (fair market value of $550,000 and subject to a mortgage of $125,000) . The property transfers were made subject to the mortgages. What amount of gain should Paula recognize?

• A) $0
• B) $25,000
• C) $125,000
• D) $175,000
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Demand

Refers to the quantity of a good or service desired by consumers at a given price level and time.

Income

Represents the financial earnings of an individual or enterprise, often quantified on a yearly basis.

Utility Function

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Demand

The quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices during a given period.