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A flood destroys Owen's building that cost $100,000 in 2007,which has an adjusted basis of $80,000.Owen's insurance company reimburses him $125,000 for his loss.Owen promptly reconstructs the building for $115,000.What is the minimum amount of gain that Owen must recognize and his basis in the new building?
 Recognized  New  Gain  Basis  a. $0$80,000 b. $0$115,000 c. $10,000$80,000 d. $10,000$115,000 e. $10,000$150,000\begin{array} { c c c } & { \text { Recognized } } & \text { New } \\& \text { Gain } & \text { Basis } \\\text { a. } & \$ - 0 - & \$ 80,000 \\\text { b. } & \$ - 0 - & \$ 115,000 \\\text { c. } & \$ 10,000 & \$ 80,000 \\\text { d. } & \$ 10,000 & \$ 115,000 \\\text { e. } & \$ 10,000 & \$ 150,000\end{array}

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