How Much of a Replacement Residence Would Peter Have to Purchase

question 87

Multiple Choice

How much of a replacement residence would Peter have to purchase in order to exclude or defer all gain realized in the preceding problem?

• A) $250,000
• B) $180,000
• C) $120,000
• D) $300,000
• E) None of the above

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