Gerald Received a One-Third Capital and Profit (Loss) Interest in XYZ

Multiple Choice

Gerald received a one-third capital and profit (loss) interest in XYZ Limited Partnership (LP) . In exchange for this interest, Gerald contributed a building with a FMV of $30,000. His adjusted basis in the building was $15,000. In addition, the building was encumbered with a $9,000 nonrecourse mortgage that XYZ, LP assumed at the time the property was contributed. What is Gerald's outside basis immediately after his contribution?

A) $6,000.
B) $9,000.
C) $21,000.
D) $24,000.