In July, Bruce Leases a Building to Vanessa for a Period

question 102

Multiple Choice

In July, Bruce leases a building to Vanessa for a period of twenty years at a monthly rental of $1,500. As part of the lease agreement, Vanessa pays a $3,000 security deposit. In addition, the lease agreement states that any improvements that Vanessa made to the building become Bruce's property. Prior to moving in on July 1, Vanessa makes improvements to the building at a cost of $13,000. How much gross income does Bruce have from the lease arrangement in the first year of the lease?

• A)$9,000
• B)$12,000
• C)$22,000
• D)$25,000
• E)None of the above.

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