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An investor purchased 499 shares of common stock, $24 par, for $21,457. Subsequently, 117 shares were sold for $64 per share. What is the amount of gain or loss on the sale?
a.$2,457 gain
b.$4,680 loss
c.$2,457 loss
d.$4,680 gain
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