Sterling Investments Inc. purchases 1,200 shares of Falcon Corp. stock on August 15, 2021, for $500,000. On November 10, 2021, Sterling purchases 800 additional shares of Falcon stock for $320,000. According to market quotations, Falcon stock is selling for $420 per share on 12/31/21. Sterling sells 600 shares of Falcon stock on April 5, 2022, for $270,000. What is Sterling's recognized gain or loss from the sale of Falcon stock on April 5, 2022, assuming the shares sold are from the shares purchased on November 10, 2021?

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Sterling Investments Inc. purchases 1,200 shares of Falcon Corp. stock on
August 15, 2021, for $500,000.
On November 10, 2021, Sterling purchases 800 additional shares of Falcon
stock for $320,000.
According to market quotations, Falcon stock is selling for $420 per share on
12/31/21. Sterling sells 600 shares of Falcon stock on April 5, 2022, for
$270,000.
What is Sterling's recognized gain or loss from the sale of Falcon stock on April
5, 2022, assuming the shares sold are from the shares purchased on November
10, 2021?
Transcribed Image Text:Sterling Investments Inc. purchases 1,200 shares of Falcon Corp. stock on August 15, 2021, for $500,000. On November 10, 2021, Sterling purchases 800 additional shares of Falcon stock for $320,000. According to market quotations, Falcon stock is selling for $420 per share on 12/31/21. Sterling sells 600 shares of Falcon stock on April 5, 2022, for $270,000. What is Sterling's recognized gain or loss from the sale of Falcon stock on April 5, 2022, assuming the shares sold are from the shares purchased on November 10, 2021?
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