Shaylash bought 250 shares of stock at $31.38 per share. Several months later he sold the stock at $45.65 per share. His broker charges 4% commission for round lots and 5% for odd lots. Calculate the gain or loss on the transaction. (Show loss in parentheses)

A) $10,933.19
B) $8,174.49
C) $2,758.69
D) ($2,758.69)


C

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