Pursuant to a complete liquidation, Carrot Corporation distributes to its share-holders real estate held as an investment (basis of $650,000, fair market value of $880,000).

a. Determine the gain or loss recognized by Carrot on the distribution if no liability is involved. b. Determine the gain or loss recognized by Carrot on the distribution if the real estate is subject to a liability of $690,000. c. Determine the gain or loss recognized by Carrot on the distribution if the real estate is subject to a liability of $885,000.