Molly exchanges a small machine (adjusted basis of $85,000; fair market value of $78,000) used in her business and investment land (adjusted basis of $10,000; fair market value of $15,000) for a large machine (fair market value of $93,000) to be used in her business in a like-kind exchange. What is Molly's recognized gain or loss?
a. $0.
b. $5,000.
c. ($2,000).
d. ($7,000).
e. None of the above.
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