Question - Mr. Thomson transferred property that had an adjusted basis to him of $40,000 and a fair market value of $75,000 to Lake Corporation in exchange for 100% of Lake's only class of stock. At the time of the transfer, the stock had a fair market value of $80,000. What is Lake Corporation's basis in the property received?
1. 35000
2. 40000
3. 75000
4. 80000