Shari Exchanges an Office Building in New Orleans (Adjusted Basis

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True/False

Shari exchanges an office building in New Orleans (adjusted basis of $700,000) for an apartment building in Baton
Rouge (fair market value of $900,000).In addition, she receives $100,000 of cash.Shari's recognized gain is
$100,000 and her basis for the apartment building is $800,000 ($700,000 adjusted basis + $100,000 recognized gain).

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