David has purchased 400 shares of BlueSky, Inc., common stock over the past 25 years. His first purchase was in 1995, when he acquired 50 shares for $25 per share. In 2000, David purchased 150 shares at $15 per share. In 2015, David acquired 200 shares at $45 per share. David plans to sell 140 shares at $55 per share in the current year (2025). If David's objective is to minimize the recognized gain and assuming he can adequately identify the shares to be sold, what is his recognized gain?

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David has purchased 400 shares of BlueSky, Inc., common stock over
the past 25 years. His first purchase was in 1995, when he acquired 50
shares for $25 per share. In 2000, David purchased 150 shares at $15
per share. In 2015, David acquired 200 shares at $45 per share. David
plans to sell 140 shares at $55 per share in the current year (2025).
If David's objective is to minimize the recognized gain and assuming he
can adequately identify the shares to be sold, what is his recognized
gain?
Transcribed Image Text:David has purchased 400 shares of BlueSky, Inc., common stock over the past 25 years. His first purchase was in 1995, when he acquired 50 shares for $25 per share. In 2000, David purchased 150 shares at $15 per share. In 2015, David acquired 200 shares at $45 per share. David plans to sell 140 shares at $55 per share in the current year (2025). If David's objective is to minimize the recognized gain and assuming he can adequately identify the shares to be sold, what is his recognized gain?
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