Johnny owned a gas station with an adjusted basis of $300,000. After it was destroyed in a fire, he received $560,000 from the insurance company. Within the next year, he bought a new gas station for $500,000. What is Johnny's taxable gain and what is the basis in the new building?
A) $260,000; $500,000
B) $200,000; $300,000
C) $60,000; $300,000
D) $260,000; $300,000
E) $60,000; $500,000
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