Patrick purchased shares of Nvidia stock as follows: • 60 shares for $1,680.75 in 2011 ⚫72 shares for $1,945.20 in 2013 •105 shares for $2,625.60 in 2015 In 2018, Patrick sold 138 shares of Nvidia stock and did not identify which shares he sold. What basis should he use for computing gain or loss?

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Computing gain or loss?

Patrick purchased shares of Nvidia stock as follows:
• 60 shares for $1,680.75 in 2011
⚫72 shares for $1,945.20 in 2013
•105 shares for $2,625.60 in 2015
In 2018, Patrick sold 138 shares of Nvidia stock and did
not identify which shares he sold. What basis should
he use for computing gain or loss?
Transcribed Image Text:Patrick purchased shares of Nvidia stock as follows: • 60 shares for $1,680.75 in 2011 ⚫72 shares for $1,945.20 in 2013 •105 shares for $2,625.60 in 2015 In 2018, Patrick sold 138 shares of Nvidia stock and did not identify which shares he sold. What basis should he use for computing gain or loss?
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