Answer:
d. $25,000
b. ($5,000) loss
Explanation:
In the first case, the gain or loss on this transaction is
Gain or loss on this transaction is
= Sale value of the land - adjusted basis of the land
= $110,000 - $85,000
= $25,000
We ignored the fair market value of the land for computing the gain or loss of the transaction
In the second case, the gain or loss on this transaction is
Gain or loss on this transaction is
= Sale value of the land - fair market value
= $80,000 - $85,000
= -$5,000 loss