Answer:
The correct answer here is $2000.
Explanation:
Given information -
Original value of asset - $28,000
Fair market value - $35,000
Equipment received in exchange of transaction - $2000
For taking out the Arlington's gain or loss on the exchange we will select the lesser of the f\given two, which are fair market value of equipment which is $2000 and other one is gain recognized by - $35,000 + $2000 - $28,0000 = $9000, so the lesser of the two is $2000.