How much taxable gain will Cheryl recognize from the sale?

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Cheryl and Joseph formed a partnership. Cheryl received a 50% interest in partnership capital and profits in exchange for contributing land with a basis of $140,000 and a fair market value of $300,000. Joseph received a 50% interest in partnership capital and profits in exchange for contributing $300,000 of cash. Three years after the contribution date, the land contributed by Cheryl is sold by the partnership to a third party for $380,000. How much taxable gain will Cheryl recognize from the sale?

  1. a) $40,000
  2. b) $120,000
  3. c) $160,000
  4. d) $200,000
  5. e) None of the above
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