In 1996, Mr

question 48

Multiple Choice

In 1996, Mr. Exton, a single taxpayer, contributed $30,000 in exchange for 100 shares of Morton stock. In 2005, he paid $43,000 to another shareholder to purchase 100 more shares of Morton stock. Morton stock qualified as Section 1244 stock when it was issued. This year, Mr. Exton sold his 200 Morton shares for $250 per share. What is the amount and character of Mr. Exton's recognized loss?

• A) $23,000 ordinary loss
• B) $23,000 long-term capital loss
• C) $3,000 long-term capital gain and $30,000 ordinary loss
• D) $5,000 long-term capital loss and $18,000 ordinary loss

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Appreciate the role of collective memory and information processing in groups compared to individual abilities.

Understand various methods of reaching group decisions, including consensus and voting, and their impact on group satisfaction and decision acceptance.

Recognize the influence of meeting management, including time allocation and planning, on the outcomes of group decision-making.

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