Answer:
option (b) $35,556
Explanation:
Given:
Cost of purchase of assets = $200,000
Asset Adjusted Basis Fair Market Value
Inventory $25,000 $50,000
Equipment $60,000 $40,000
Supplies $20,000 $20,000
Building $80,000 $95,000
Land $10,000 $20,000
Total $195,000 $225,000
Now,
since, fair market value is greater than Basis,
Percentage FMV on Equipment =[tex]\frac{\textup{FMV for equipment}}{\textup{Total FMV}}\times100\%[/tex]
⇒ Percentage FMV on Equipment = [tex]\frac{\$40,000}{\textup{225,000}}\times100\%[/tex]
= 17.77%
thus,
Nanci's basis in the equipment = Percentage FMV × Assets
= 17.77% × $200,000
= $35,555.56 ≈ $35,556
Hence,
The correct answer is option (b) $35,556
