Amber Corporation donated inventory of clothing (basis of $158,500, fair market value of $198,125) to a qualified charitable organization that operates homeless shelters. $

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b. Brass Corporation donated stock held as an investment to Western College (a qualified organization). Brass acquired the stock three years ago for $43,200, and the fair market value on the date of the contribution is $69,120. Western College plans on selling the stock. $

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c. Ruby Corporation donates a sculpture worth $189,600 to a local museum (a qualified organization), which exhibits the sculpture. Ruby acquired the sculpture four years ago for $75,840.