Simone transferred 100 percent of her stock in Purple Company to Plum Corporation in a Type A merger. In exchange, she received stock in Plum with afair market value of $670,000 plus $670,000 in cash. Simone's tax basis in the Purple stock was $220,00O. What amount of gain does Simone recognizein the exchange and what is her basis in the Plum stock she receives?Multiple Choice$1,120,000 gain recognized and a basis in Plum stock of $1,340,000.$1,120,000 gain recognized and a basis in Plum stock of $670,000.$670,000 gain recognized and a basis in Plum stock of $670,000.$670,000 gain recognized and a basis in Plum stock of $220,000.

Given that: Fair market value of stock = $670,000 Cash received = $670,000 Simone's tax basis in…

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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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