Answer? ? General Accounting question Robert, who is single, recently sold his home in 2015 for $375,000. Hehas lived there since he bought the house in 1990 for $100,000. Howshould this transaction be reported on his tax return?a. He will report an ordinary gain of $275,000.b. He will report a long term capital gain of $275,000.c. He will report a long term capital gain of $25,000.d. This transaction does not have to be reported because it involves thesale of his residence.

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