What is Koch's adjusted basis in machine 2 after the exchange?

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Chapter14: Property Transact Ions: Capital Gains And Losses, § 1231, And Recapture Provisions
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Koch traded machine 1 for machine 2 when the fair market value of both machines was $50,000. Koch originally purchased machine 1 for $76,300 and machine 1's adjusted basis was $40,650 at the time of the exchange. Machine 2's seller purchased it for $64,350 and machine 2's adjusted basis was $55,650 at the time of the exchange. What is Koch's adjusted basis in machine 2 after the exchange?

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Machine 1 and Machine 2 are two machines with similar market values.

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