Pedro Borrowed $250,000 to Purchase a Machine Costing $300,000

question 183

Multiple Choice

Pedro borrowed $250,000 to purchase a machine costing $300,000. He later borrowed an additional $25,000 using the machine as collateral. Both notes are nonrecourse. Eight years later, the machine has an adjusted basis of zero and two outstanding note balances of $145,000 and $18,000. Pedro sells the machine subject to the two liabilities for $45,000. What is his realized gain or loss?

• A) $0
• B) $45,000
• C) $163,000
• D) $208,000
• E) None of the above

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