An investor purchased 567 shares of common stock, $23 par, for $23,814. Subsequently, 116 shares were sold for $31 per share. What is the amount of gain or loss on the sale? a.$1,276 loss b.$2,204 loss c.$2,204 gain d.$1,276 gain

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An investor purchased 567 shares of common stock, $23 par, for $23,814. Subsequently, 116 shares were sold for $31 per share. What is the amount of gain or loss on the sale?

a.$1,276 loss
b.$2,204 loss
c.$2,204 gain
d.$1,276 gain
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Sale proceeds of shares  116 shares*$31 per share 3596
Less: Cost of shares (23814*116)/567 4872
Loss on sale    -1276
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