Multiple Choice
Over the past 20 years, Alfred has purchased 380 shares of Green, Inc., common stock. His first purchase was in 1995 when he acquired 30 shares for $20 a share. In 2002, Alfred bought 150 shares at $10 a share. In 2017, Alfred acquired 200 shares at $50 a share. Alfred intends to sell 125 shares at $60 per share in the current year (2018) . If Alfred's objective is to minimize gain and assuming he can adequately identify the shares to be sold, what is his recognized gain?
A) $1,250
B) $3,520
C) $5,950
D) $6,250
E) None of the above
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