Roberta Transfers Property with a Tax Basis of $400 and a Fair

question 49

Multiple Choice

Roberta transfers property with a tax basis of $400 and a fair market value of $500 to a corporation in exchange for stock with a fair market value of $350 in a transaction that qualifies for deferral under section 351. The corporation assumed a liability of $150 on the property transferred. What is the amount realized by Roberta in the exchange?

• A)$500
• B)$400
• C)$350
• D)$250

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Definitions:

Standard Stimulus

A specific stimulus used as a reference point in psychological experiments to measure reactions or perceptions.

Weber's Law

A principle describing the smallest difference in stimulus intensity that is detectable, typically proportional to the intensity of the original stimulus.

Difference Threshold

The smallest change in stimulation that can be detected 50% of the time by a participant.

Color Receptors

Cells in the retina of the eye that are sensitive to specific wavelengths of light, enabling color vision.