In April 2016, Vanessa bought 100 shares in Entagon plc at a cost of 5 per share.

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In April 2016, Vanessa bought 100 shares in Entagon plc at a cost of £5 per share. The company went into liquidation and Vanessa received a first distribution of 40p per share in July 2020. The shares had a market value of £9.75 immediately after the distribution.

(a) Show how the distribution will be dealt with for CGT purposes.

(b) Calculate the chargeable gain arising in March 2021, when Vanessa received a second and final distribution of £9.82 per share.

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