February 20, 2020: Lee Ranger purchased 100 shares of Pine Corp. stock for $30 a share. April 7, 2020: Lee sold 50 shares of Pine Corp. stock for $20 a share. April 24, 2020: Lee purchased 25 shares of Pine Corp. stock for $25 a share. What is the basis of the 25 shares purchased on April 24, 2020? $625 $875 $1,125 $750

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February 20, 2020: Lee Ranger purchased 100 shares of Pine Corp. stock for $30 a share.

April 7, 2020: Lee sold 50 shares of Pine Corp. stock for $20 a share.

April 24, 2020: Lee purchased 25 shares of Pine Corp. stock for $25 a share.

What is the basis of the 25 shares purchased on April 24, 2020?

  1. $625
  2. $875
  3. $1,125
  4. $750
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