Elvera Easton traded in copying equipment with an adjusted basis of $10,000 for other copying equipment valued at $6,000. She also received $1,500 in cash, and her mortgage of $2,500 on the traded computer was wiped out. What is her gain on this exchange, if any?
A) $0
B) $1,500
C) $2,500
D) $4,000
E) $6,000

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the amount realized is $10,000 ($6,000 + $1,500 + $2,500 relief of mortgage) and the basis of the old asset is $10,000, so the gain is $0.

Elvera Easton Traded in Copying Equipment with an Adjusted Basis