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Question ID: 1558032
An investor purchased 20 XYZ Corporation 6 s convertible bonds for 97 that mature in 20 years. The bonds are convertible into 40 shares. However, three years after the purchase, the corporation declared a 20% stock dividend when the bond was trading for
Then six months later, the investor decided to convert the bonds which were then trading at 104 into stock and sell the common shares which are trading were parity. What is the capital gain or loss on the bonds and the conversion price of the shares?
A) Long term capital gain of $2,000 and conversion price of $26.00
B) Short term capital loss of $2,000 and conversion price of $25.00
C) Short term capital gain of $1,400 and conversion price of 21.875
D) Long term capital gain of $1,400 and conversion price of $20.83
 Question ID: 1558032 An investor purchased 20 XYZ Corporation 6 s

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