How should Herbert allocate the 975000 purchase prise to the assets?

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Herbert purchases frams jewelry store for 975,000.00 the identifiable assets of the business are as follows
Inventory
Basis 125,00
FMV 150,00
Accounts receivable
Basis 55,000
FMV 50,000
Building
Basis 200,000
FMV 275,000
Land
Basis 280,000
FMV 300,000
Herbert and fran agreed to sign $ 125,000 to a 5 year covenenat not to compete. How should Herbert allocate the 975,000 purchase prise to the assets?

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