To determine the net capital gain, we need to subtract any assessed capital losses brought forward from the prior year from the aggregate capital gain.
In this case, the assessed capital loss brought forward from the prior year is R40 000. The aggregate capital gain is R180 000.
To calculate the net capital gain, we subtract the assessed capital loss from the aggregate capital gain:
Net capital gain = Aggregate capital gain - Assessed capital loss brought forward
Net capital gain = R180 000 - R40 000
Net capital gain = R140 000
Therefore, the correct answer is:
c. R140 000