Mr. Z purchased 100 units of a private company's shares for $450 in 2020. If he sold the 100 units for $600 in 2021. What is the capital gain or loss on his disposition in 2021?   Question 3 options:   a)  $150 gain   b)  $75 gain   c)  $450 loss   d)  $150 loss

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Mr. Z purchased 100 units of a private company's shares for $450 in 2020. If he sold the 100 units for $600 in 2021. What is the capital gain or loss on his disposition in 2021?

 

Question 3 options:

 

a) 

$150 gain

 

b) 

$75 gain

 

c) 

$450 loss

 

d) 

$150 loss

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