A building with an appraisal value of $154,000 is made available at an offer price of $172,000 . The purchaseracquires the property for $40,000 in cash, a 90-day note payable for $45,000, and a mortgage amounting to$75,000 . The cost basis recorded in the buyer's accounting records to recognize this purchase is
a. $160,000
b. $120,000
c. $172,000
d. $154,000
a
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