Need help with this general accounting question Kevin bought 235 shares of Intel stock on January 1, 2018,for $64 per share with a brokerage fee of $135. Then,Kevin sells all 235 shares for $82 per share on December12, 2018. The brokerage fee on the sale was $185.What is the amount of the gain/loss Kevin must report onhis 2018 tax return?a. $4,230.b. None of the choices are correct.c. $3,590.d. $4,550.e. $3,910.

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