Beth Transfers an Asset Having an FMV of $200,000 and an Adjusted

question 85

Multiple Choice

Beth transfers an asset having an FMV of $200,000 and an adjusted basis of $150,000 to ABC Corporation in a Sec. 351 transaction. Beth receives in exchange ABC common stock having an FMV of $175,000 and Zeus Corporation common stock (a capital asset) having an FMV of $25,000 and a basis of $10,000 to ABC Corporation. ABC Corporation must recognize

• A)no gain.
• B)a $15,000 capital gain.
• C)a $25,000 capital gain.
• D)a $50,000 capital gain.

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Definitions:

Isoquants

Isoquants are curves that represent combinations of different inputs that yield the same level of output, used in production theory to analyze input choices.

Marginal Rate

The rate of change in a variable (often cost or benefit) as a result of a unit increase in another variable, commonly used in the context of marginal tax rates or marginal cost.

Technical Substitution

The process of replacing one set of inputs or technologies with another to produce the same amount of output, often for efficiency improvements.

Isoquant

A curve representing all combinations of inputs that produce the same level of output in the production process, analogous to an indifference curve in consumption.