If you purchased shares of common stock in 1990 for $1,000 and sold them for $2,000 in 2001 you would be liable for taxes on

A. $2,000.
B. $1,000 less the rate of inflation.
C. $1,000.
D. $2,000 less the rate of inflation.


Answer: C

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What will be an ideal response?

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