Jessica Owned 200 Shares of OK Corporation with a Basis

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Multiple Choice

Jessica owned 200 shares of OK Corporation with a basis of $12,000 and a FMV of $24,000.Jessica received 20 stock rights as a nontaxable distribution with a total FMV of $8,000.Jessica sold the stock rights for $4,000.Jessica's gain or loss on the sale was

• A)$1,000.
• B)$3,000.
• C)$4,000.
• D)($4,000).

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