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An individual buys a piece of art for $5,000. They spend an additional $200 to have it professionally framed. One year later, they sell the art for $5,500. In your own words, explain how to calculate the capital gain or loss from this transaction and identify the final amount. Be sure to justify which figures from the scenario are relevant to your calculation.
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