Jennifer Hill sells an apartment building and land to Quinn Properties under an installment agreement. The agreement calls for a $50,000 down payment and a $70,000 installment payment during each of the following four years. Quinn Properties also assumes a $70,000 existing mortgage on the property. There are also $4,000 of expenses paid by Jennifer to complete the sale. Jennifer's adjusted basis in the property at the time of sale is $240,000. Of course, there is also interest on the unpaid balance due with each installment payment. What gross profit rate will be used to calculate gain on receipt of each of the principal payments? Question options:   40%   26%   47.3%   39% - INCORRECT ANSWER

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Jennifer Hill sells an apartment building and land to Quinn Properties under an installment agreement. The agreement calls for a $50,000 down payment and a $70,000 installment payment during each of the following four years. Quinn Properties also assumes a $70,000 existing mortgage on the property. There are also $4,000 of expenses paid by Jennifer to complete the sale. Jennifer's adjusted basis in the property at the time of sale is $240,000. Of course, there is also interest on the unpaid balance due with each installment payment. What gross profit rate will be used to calculate gain on receipt of each of the principal payments?

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40%

 

26%

 

47.3%

 

39% - INCORRECT ANSWER

 

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