Bonnie Inc. and Clyde Company have an exchange with no commercial substance. The asset given up by Bonnie has a book value of $120,000 and a fair value of $135,000. The asset given up by Clyde has a book value of $220,000 and a fair value of $200,000. Boot (cash) of $65,000 is received by Clyde.  What amount should Bonnie record for the asset received?

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Bonnie Inc. and Clyde Company have an exchange with no commercial substance. The asset given up by Bonnie has a book value of $120,000 and a fair value of $135,000. The asset given up by Clyde has a book value of $220,000 and a fair value of $200,000. Boot (cash) of $65,000 is received by Clyde.  What amount should Bonnie record for the asset received?  

 

 

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