Last Year, Lucy Purchased a $100,000 Account Receivable for $90,000

question 86

Multiple Choice

Last year, Lucy purchased a $100,000 account receivable for $90,000. During the current year, Lucy collected $97,000 on the account. What are the tax consequences to Lucy associated with the collection of the account receivable? No subsequent collections are expected.

• A) $0
• B) $2,000 gain
• C) $3,000 loss
• D) $13,000 loss
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Market Output

The total quantity of a good or service produced and offered for sale in a market.

Long-Run Equilibrium

The state in which all inputs and outputs in a market have been adjusted so that there is no tendency for change in economic conditions.

Monopolistic Competitor

A firm in a market structure where many companies sell products that are similar but not identical, leading to some degree of market power and price control.

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure characterized by many firms selling products that are similar but not identical, allowing for some degree of market power and product differentiation.