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Distinguishing Capital Gains from Depreciation
An individual buys a vintage painting for $5,000 and sells it five years later for $7,000. In a separate transaction, the same individual buys a new car for $30,000 for personal transportation and sells it five years later for $12,000. Analyze both transactions. In which scenario is the term 'capital gain' or 'capital loss' most appropriately applied, and why? Explain the key difference in the purpose of the original purchase that informs your answer.
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