Nicky's Basis in Her Partnership Interest Was $150,000, Including Her

Multiple Choice

Nicky's basis in her partnership interest was $150,000, including her $40,000 share of partnership liabilities. The partnership decides to liquidate, and after repaying all liabilities, distributes all remaining assets proportionately to the partners. Nicky receives $30,000 cash and inventory with a $50,000 basis and a $58,000 fair market value to the partnership. What loss does Nicky recognize, and what is her basis in the inventory?

A) $70,000 loss? $50,000 basis.
B) $30,000 loss? $50,000 basis.
C) $32,000 loss? $48,000 basis.
D) $72,000 loss? $48,000 basis.
E) $0 loss? $80,000 basis.