On January 1, 2021, P Corporation purchases from an unrelated person all theoutstanding stock of S Corporation for $90,000. S's balance sheet on thepurchase date is as follows:BasisFair MarketValueAssetsCash$ 5,000$ 5,000Accounts Receivable20,00020,000Inventory (LIFO)20,00040,000Equipment (accumulated depreciation of$10,000)30,00045,000Total Assets$75,000 $110,000LiabilitiesAccounts payable$20,000 $ 20,000Equity55,00090,000Total liabilities and equity$75,000 $110,000P properly elects § 338. S's tax rate is 21 percent.a. What is the aggregate basis of S's assets after this transaction?b. What is the basis for each individual asset?

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On January 1, 2021, P Corporation purchases from an unrelated person all the outstanding stock of S Corporation for $90,000. S's balance sheet on the purchase date is as follows:

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