Koch traded Machine 1 for Machine 2 when the fair market value of both machines was $49,150. Koch originally purchased Machine 1 for $76,700, and Machine 1's adjusted basis was $40,850 at the time of the exchange. Machine 2's seller purchased it for $64,150 and Machine 2's adjusted basis was $55,850 at the time of the exchange. What is Koch's adjusted basis in machine 2 after the exchange?
A) $40,850.
B) $49,150.
C) $55,850.
D) $76,700.
E) None of the choices are correct.

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The Answer of Koch traded Machine 1 for Machine 2 when the fair market value of both machines was $49,150. Koch originally purchased Machine 1 for $76,700, and Machine 1's adjusted basis was $40,850 at the time of the exchange. Machine 2's seller purchased it for $64,150 and Machine 2's adjusted basis was $55,850 at the time of the exchange. What is Koch's adjusted basis in machine 2 after the exchange?
A) $40,850.
B) $49,150.
C) $55,850.
D) $76,700.
E) None of the choices are correct.

Koch Traded Machine 1 for Machine 2 When the Fair