Rick Transferred the Following Assets and Liabilities to Warbler Corporation

question 8

Multiple Choice

Rick transferred the following assets and liabilities to Warbler Corporation. Adjusted Basis Fair Market Value Building $210,000 $225,000 Equipment 45,000 75,000 Trucks 15,000 30,000 Mortgage (held for four years) on building 30,000 30,000 ​ In return,Rick received $75,000 in cash plus 90% of Warbler Corporation's only class of stock outstanding (fair market value of $225,000) .

• A)Rick has a recognized gain of $60,000.
• B)Rick has a recognized gain of $75,000.
• C)Rick's basis in the stock of Warbler Corporation is $270,000.
• D)Warbler Corporation has the same basis in the assets received as Rick does in the stock.
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Explicit Costs

Payments by a firm to purchase the services of productive resources.

Implicit Costs

The opportunity costs associated with a firm’s use of resources that it owns. These costs do not involve a direct money payment. Examples include wage income and interest forgone by the owner of a firm who also provides labor services and equity capital to the firm.

Total Cost

The complete amount of money required for the production of a specific quantity of goods or services, including both fixed and variable costs.

Average Total Cost

The total cost divided by the quantity produced, representing the per-unit cost of production.