Laurie's Lawn Service, Inc

question 112

Multiple Choice

Laurie's Lawn Service, Inc., purchases a heavy-duty tri-cut lawn mower on March 17, 2014, for $5,500. Under a special election, Laurie's expenses the $5,500 cost of the lawn mower in 2014. In July, a tire on the lawn mower is repaired at a cost of $450. Maintenance costs on the lawn mower for 2014 total $175. What is Laurie's basis in the lawn mower at the end of 2014?

• A) $ - 0 -
• B) $ 450
• C) $5,500
• D) $5,950
• E) $6,125

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