A parcel of land is offered for sale at $151,000, is assessed for tax purposes at $113,000, is recognized by its purchasers as being worth $141,000, and is purchased for $138,000. The land should be recorded in the purchaser's books at: a. $144,000 b. $113,000 c. $138,000 d. $141,000 e. $151,000

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A parcel of land is offered for sale at $151,000, is
assessed for tax purposes at $113,000, is
recognized by its purchasers as being worth
$141,000, and is purchased for $138,000.
The land should be recorded in the purchaser's
books at:
a. $144,000
b. $113,000
c. $138,000
d. $141,000
e. $151,000
Transcribed Image Text:A parcel of land is offered for sale at $151,000, is assessed for tax purposes at $113,000, is recognized by its purchasers as being worth $141,000, and is purchased for $138,000. The land should be recorded in the purchaser's books at: a. $144,000 b. $113,000 c. $138,000 d. $141,000 e. $151,000
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