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Paul exchanges a business machine, which has an adjusted basis of $50,000, for a new machine worth $40,000. In addition, he receives cash of $20,000. What is the recognized gain or loss and the basis of the new machine?

Paul exchanges a business machine, which has an adjusted basis of $50,000, for a new machine worth $40,000.  In addition, he receives cash of $20,000.  What is the recognized gain or loss and the basis of the new machine?

a.     $0 and $30,000.
b.    $0 and $40,000.
c.     $10,000 and $40,000.
d.    $10,000 and $50,000.
e.     None of the above.


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