Alvin Is Employed by an Automobile Dealership as Its Manager

question 82

Multiple Choice

Alvin is employed by an automobile dealership as its manager. As such, he purchased an SUV for $32,000 (fair market value is $48,000) . No other employees are permitted a discount. What is Alvin's basis in the SUV?

• A) $16,000.
• B) $32,000.
• C) $48,000.
• D) $80,000.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Lack of Consideration

A situation in contract law where an agreement lacks the exchange of something of value, rendering the contract potentially unenforceable.

Conditional Promises

Commitments that are contingent upon the occurrence of a specified event or situation.

Mutual Consideration

The exchange of value or promises that each party agrees to in a contractual agreement.

The Code

A term often used to refer to a specific body of systematic and comprehensive laws or regulations governing a particular area, such as the Uniform Commercial Code.