Mark and Addison Formed a Partnership

Multiple Choice

Mark and Addison formed a partnership.Mark received a 25% interest in partnership capital and profits in exchange for land with a basis of $40,000 and a fair market value of $60,000.Addison received a 75% interest in partnership capital and profits in exchange for $180,000 of cash.Three years after the contribution date, the land contributed by Mark is sold by the partnership to a third party for $76,000.How much taxable gain will Mark recognize from the sale?

A) $0.
B) $9,000.
C) $24,000.
D) $36,000.
E) None of the above.