Stanley transfers a building with an adjusted basis of $150,000 and a fair market value of $200,000 to Costello Corporation in return for 85 percent its stock worth $110,000. The building is subject to a mortgage of $90,000 which Costello assumes. Assuming the transaction qualifies as a Code Sec. 351 transfer, Costello's basis in the building is:
a.         $200,000
b.        $150,000
c.         $110,000
d.        $60,000

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