Paper Corporation Adopts a Plan of Reorganization and Exchanges 1,000

question 35

Multiple Choice

Paper Corporation adopts a plan of reorganization and exchanges 1,000 shares of its voting stock and $50,000 in cash for Chase Corporation's assets having a $200,000 adjusted basis and a $275,000 FMV. Chase Corporation is subsequently liquidated. What is Paper Corporation's basis in the assets acquired in the exchange?

• A)$200,000
• B)$250,000
• C)$275,000
• D)$50,000

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