When Selling Stocks, Which Method of Calculating Basis Provides the Greatest

question 28

Multiple Choice

When selling stocks, which method of calculating basis provides the greatest opportunity for minimizing gains or increasing losses?

• A)LIFO.
• B)FIFO.
• C)Weighted average.
• D)Specific identification.
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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