Sophia sold land to Brian. The sales price was $250,000. Sophia paid a commission to a real estate broker of $15,000 and paid other selling expenses of $3,200. Sophia's basis in the land was $135,500. What was Sophia's gain realized on the sale of the land?

Sophia sold land to Brian. The sales price was $250,000. Sophia paid a commission to a real estate broker of $15,000 and paid other selling expenses of $3,200. Sophia's basis in the land was $135,500. What was Sophia's gain realized on the sale of the land?

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