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Lu Is Interested in Purchasing the Assets of Idaho Potato

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Lu is interested in purchasing the assets of Idaho Potato Chip Company. Idaho's assets are:
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 Adjusted Basis  Fair Market Value  Cash $2,300$2,300 Inventory $16,500$19,200 Equipment $13,000$9,000 Land $10,000$40,500 Building $76,600$129,000$118,400$200,000\begin{array} { l r r } & \text { Adjusted Basis } & \text { Fair Market Value } \\\text { Cash } & \$ 2,300 & \$ 2,300 \\\text { Inventory } & \$ 16,500 & \$ 19,200 \\\text { Equipment } & \$ 13,000 & \$ 9,000 \\\text { Land } & \$ 10,000 & \$ 40,500 \\\text { Building } & \$ 76,600 & \$ 129,000 \\& \$ 118,400 & \$ 200,000\end{array}
All of the following statements are correct except:


A) If Lu pays $225,000 for the assets, Lu's basis in the tangible assets will be $200,000.
B) If Lu buys the stock of Idaho for $225,000, the basis in the assets will be $118,400.
C) If Lu pays $225,000 for the assets, Lu will have a basis in the building of $129,000.
D) If Lu buys the stock of Idaho for $225,000, he will recognize goodwill of $25,000.

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