Classify the Gain or Loss on Each of George's Assets

question 44

Multiple Choice

Classify the gain or loss on each of George's assets listed below using the following codes. Note: a code may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-George sells a fully depreciated air compressor that cost $975 for $650. The compressor was used to operate air tools.

• A)Long-term capital
• B)Short-term capital
• C)Collectible gain
• D)Section 1231
• E)Section 1245
• F)Section 1250
• G)Ordinary income/loss
• H)Nontaxable/nondeductible

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Definitions:

Relatively Elastic

Describes a situation where a product or service's demand or supply is significantly responsive to changes in price, indicating a greater percentage change in quantity demanded or supplied than the percentage change in price.

Total Revenue

The income generated from the sale of goods or services before any costs are subtracted.

Price Changes

Variations in the cost of goods or services in the market over a period of time, influenced by factors such as supply and demand.

Income Elasticity

A measure of how much the demand for a good or service changes in response to changes in consumer income.