Answer:
c. $11,480
Explanation:
Given that
        Cost recovery allowed         Cost recovery allowable
Year 1 Â Â Â Â $16,000 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $8,000
Year 2 Â Â Â Â $9,600 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $12,800
Year 3 Â Â Â Â $5,760 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $7,680
The computation of gain should Tara recognize is shown below:-
Cost                      $40,000
Less:
Greater cost of recovery
allowable or allowed
Year 1 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $16,000
Year 2 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $12,800
Year 3 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $7,680 Â Â Â Â Â Â $36,480
Adjusted basis              $3,520
Gain to be recognized = Residual value - Adjusted basis
= $15,000 - $3,520
= $11,480
So, for computing the gain to be recognized we simply deduct the adjust basis from residual value.