Over the past 15 years, Samantha has purchased a total of 420 shares of BlueWave Corp. common stock: In 2005, she purchased 50 shares at $30 per share In 2010, she purchased 120 shares at $25 per share . In 2020, she purchased 250 shares at $70 per share In the current year (2024), Samantha sells 150 shares at $75 per share. If Samantha's objective is to minimize the recognized gain, and she can adequately identify the shares being sold, what is her recognized gain?

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Over the past 15 years, Samantha has purchased a
total of 420 shares of BlueWave Corp. common stock:
In 2005, she purchased 50 shares at $30 per share
In 2010, she purchased 120 shares at $25 per share
. In 2020, she purchased 250 shares at $70 per share
In the current year (2024), Samantha sells 150 shares at
$75 per share.
If Samantha's objective is to minimize the recognized
gain, and she can adequately identify the shares being
sold, what is her recognized gain?
Transcribed Image Text:Over the past 15 years, Samantha has purchased a total of 420 shares of BlueWave Corp. common stock: In 2005, she purchased 50 shares at $30 per share In 2010, she purchased 120 shares at $25 per share . In 2020, she purchased 250 shares at $70 per share In the current year (2024), Samantha sells 150 shares at $75 per share. If Samantha's objective is to minimize the recognized gain, and she can adequately identify the shares being sold, what is her recognized gain?
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