Eight years ago, SW purchased 1,600 shares of Delta stock. On May 20 of the current year, it sold these shares for $62 per share. In each of the following cases, compute SW’s recognized gain or loss on this sale:

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Eight years ago, SW purchased 1,600 shares of Delta stock. On May 20 of the current year, it sold these shares for $62 per share. In each of the following cases, compute SW’s recognized gain or loss on this sale:

  1. SW’s cost basis in the 1,600 shares was $68 per share. It did not purchase any other Delta shares during this year.
  2. SW’s cost basis in the 1,600 shares was $68 per share. It purchased 1,800 shares of Delta on May 1 for $64 per share.
  3. SW’s cost basis in the 1,600 shares was $68 per share. It purchased 1,800 shares of Delta on June 8 for $64 per share.
  4. SW’s cost basis in the 1,600 shares was $59 per share. It purchased 1,800 shares of Delta on June 8 for $64 per share. 
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