Market Corporation Owns 100% of Subsidiary Corporation's Stock

question 5

Multiple Choice

Market Corporation owns 100% of Subsidiary Corporation's stock. Market Corporation completely liquidates Subsidiary Corporation, receiving land with a $400,000 adjusted basis and a $500,000 FMV in exchange for Subsidiary stock, which has a $300,000 adjusted basis. Market Corporation has a basis in the land of

• A)$300,000.
• B)$400,000.
• C)$500,000.
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Parallel Shift

occurs when a graph's curve moves left or right without changing its shape, often used in reference to demand or supply curves.

Relative Prices

The price of one good or service compared to another, reflecting its scarcity or value in exchange.

Indifference Curve

A graph showing different bundles of goods between which a consumer is indifferent, highlighting the trade-offs in consumption preferences.

Total Utility

The total satisfaction received from consuming a particular quantity of goods or services.