Maryexchanged an Office Building Used in Her Business for Some

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Maryexchanged an office building used in her business for some land. Mary originally purchased the building for $45,000, and it had an adjusted basis of $20,000 at the time of the exchange. The land had a fair market value of $40,000. Mary also gave $4,000 to the seller in the transaction. What is Mary's adjusted basis in the land after the exchange?

• A)$20,000.
• B)$24,000.
• C)$36,000.
• D)$40,000.
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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