Two independent companies, Mitz Co and Pine Co, are in the home building business. Eachowns a tract of land held for development, but each would prefer to build on the other's land.They agree to exchange their land. An appraiser was hired, and from her report and thecompanies records, the following information was obtained:Mintz's LandCost and Book Value: $192,000Fair value based upon appraisal: $240,000Pine's LandCost and Book Value: $120,000Fair value based upon appraisal: $210,000The exchange was made, and based on the difference in appraised fair values, Pine paid$30,000 to Mintz. The exchange lacked commercial substance.Use commas but do not use $ signs or cents.1. For financial reporting purposes. Mintz should recognize a pre-tax gain on this exchange of

To calculate the pre-tax gain on the exchange for Mintz Co., we need to determine the book value of…

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