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Lyle Lawrence transfers an apartment building with an adjusted basis of $300,000 and a fair market value of
$480,000 for Carl Cushions apartment building (adjusted basis $280,000) with a fair market value of $400,000. Lyle's mortgage of $120,000 is assumed by Carl, whose mortgage of $40,000 is assumed by Lyle. What is the realized and recognized gain or loss for Lyle and Carl, and what are their bases in their acquired buildings?
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