Question: Madam Abeke bought a set of trinkets consisting of earrings and bangles in November 2008 at an all-inclusive price of 1500. Due to a persistent

Madam Abeke bought a set of trinkets consisting of earrings and bangles in November 2008 at an all-inclusive price of 1500. Due to a persistent cash flow problem in January 2010, she sold the earring to Mrs. Bolaji at the price of 1200, again in November 2010 she sold the necklace to Mrs. Bolaji at a price of 850. The market value of the unsold bangles is 2500. Required: Compute capital gain tax payable and who is to pay it.

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