Donna purchased stock valued at $40,000 in 2000. In 2005, she sold the stock for $48,000. Donna's capital gain, for tax purposes is $__________, which is a % gain on her investment. Over the period during which Donna owned her stock, asset prices rose by 8% due to inflation. Thus, Donna's real capital gain is____ ___%, or $_____________

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Donna purchased stock valued at $40,000 in 2000. In 2005, she sold the stock for $48,000.
Donna's capital gain, for tax purposes is $________________, which is a
_____% gain on her investment.
Over the period during which Donna owned her stock, asset prices rose by 8% due to inflation. Thus, Donna's
real capital gain is ________%, or $___________
Transcribed Image Text:Donna purchased stock valued at $40,000 in 2000. In 2005, she sold the stock for $48,000. Donna's capital gain, for tax purposes is $________________, which is a _____% gain on her investment. Over the period during which Donna owned her stock, asset prices rose by 8% due to inflation. Thus, Donna's real capital gain is ________%, or $___________
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