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Grayson has an asset used in his business. He exchanges it for a like-kind asset owned by Eli. (Grayson and Eli are unrelated). The basis

Grayson has an asset used in his business. He exchanges it for a like-kind asset owned by Eli. (Grayson and Eli are unrelated). The basis of Grayson's asset is $40,000 and he gives Eli $20,000 cash plus the asset in exchange for Eli's asset, which is worth $36,000. Eli's basis in his original asset is $10,000. What is Eli's new basis?

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$10,000.

$20,000.

$30,000.

Income Tax

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