Pedro, Not a Dealer, Sold Real Property That He Owned

question 70

Multiple Choice

Pedro, not a dealer, sold real property that he owned with an adjusted basis of $120,000 and encumbered by a mortgage for $56,000 to Pat in 2010.The terms of the sale required Pat to pay $28,000 cash, assume the $56,000 mortgage, and give Pedro eleven notes for $12,000 each (plus interest at the Federal rate) .The first note was payable two years from the date of sale and each succeeding note became due at two-year intervals.Pedro did not "elect out" of the installment method for reporting the transaction.If Pat pays the 2012 note as promised, what is the recognized gain to Pedro in 2012 (exclusive of interest) ?

• A)$12,000.
• B)$7,200.
• C)$4,800.
• D)$0.
• E)None of the above.

---

Definitions:

Item Substitution

The practice of replacing one item with another, typically similar item, often due to availability issues or cost benefits.

Environmental Strategies

Approaches adopted by businesses to minimize their ecological footprint and enhance sustainability through processes, products, or services.

Source Reduction

Efforts made to reduce the amount of waste created by altering the design, manufacture, or use of products and materials.

Financial Base

The underlying financial resources or assets that support an individual, organization, or project.