A Transfers Machines Valued at $170,000 (Basis = $150,000) Along

Multiple Choice

A transfers machines valued at $170,000 (basis = $150,000) along with $30,000 cash to AB Corporation and B transfers real property valued at $320,000 (basis = $310,000) to the corporation. A receives 40 percent of the outstanding stock and B receives 60 percent. B also receives $20,000 from the corporation.
-Refer to the information in problem 25. What is AB Corporation's basis for the machines?

A) $150,000
B) $160,000
C) $170,000
D) $180,000
E) None of the above