Allen Contributed Land, Which Was Being Held for Sale to Allen's

question 116

Multiple Choice

Allen contributed land, which was being held for sale to Allen's customers, to a partnership in exchange for a 20% interest. The partnership uses the land in its business for three years and then sells the property. When the property was contributed, it had a basis in Allen's hands of $500,000 and an FMV of $600,000. The partnership sells the land for $700,000. The gain reported by the partnership is

• A)$100,000 of ordinary income and $100,000 of Sec. 1231 gain.
• B)$100,000 of Sec. 1231 gain and $100,000 of capital gain.
• C)$200,000 of ordinary income.
• D)$200,000 of Sec. 1231 gain.

Recognize the relationship between price changes and total revenue, especially in terms of elasticity.

Understand the income elasticity of demand and how it differs from price elasticity.

Learn to distinguish between short-run and long-run elasticities and their implications.

Understand how changes in supply affect market equilibrium and total expenditures.

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