Justings Co. owned 80% of Evana Corp. During 2011, Justings sold to Evana land with a book value of $48,000. The selling price was $70,000. In its accounting records, Justings should
A) not recognize a gain on the sale of the land since it was made to a related party.
B) recognize a gain of $17,600.
C) defer recognition of the gain until Evana sells the land to a third party.
D) recognize a gain of $8,000.
E) recognize a gain of $22,000.

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The Answer of Justings Co. owned 80% of Evana Corp. During 2011, Justings sold to Evana land with a book value of $48,000. The selling price was $70,000. In its accounting records, Justings should
A) not recognize a gain on the sale of the land since it was made to a related party.
B) recognize a gain of $17,600.
C) defer recognition of the gain until Evana sells the land to a third party.
D) recognize a gain of $8,000.
E) recognize a gain of $22,000.