Jerry, a Partner with 30% Capital and Profit Interest, Received

Multiple Choice

Jerry, a partner with 30% capital and profit interest, received his Schedule K-1 from Plush Pillows, LP. At the beginning of the year, Jerry's tax basis in his partnership interest was $50,000. His current year Schedule K-1 reported an ordinary loss of$15,000, long-term capital gain of $3,000, qualified dividends of $2,000, $500 ofnon-deductible expenses, a $10,000 cash contribution, and a reduction of $4,000 in his share of partnership debt. What is Jerry's adjusted basis in his partnership interest at the end of the year?

A) $35,000.
B) $45,500.
C) $40,000.
D) $49,500.