Allisons basis in the asset


Question I. Allison buys an asset and pays cash of $50,000, signs a note of $10,000 and assumes a liability on the property for $3,000. Also, Allison pays an installation cost of $500 and a delivery cost of $800. Allison's basis in the asset is

a. $60,000.

b. $63,000.

c. $63,500.

d. $64,300.

Question 2. Edward purchased stock last year as follows:

Month    Shares    Total Cost
March      100         $ 270
July         200           600
October    600      $1,200

In April of this year, Edward sells 80 shares for $250. Edward cannot specifically identify the stock sold. The basis for the 100 shares sold is

a. $160.

b. $184.

c. $216.

d. $240.

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