21 On January 1, 2020, Balloon Ltd. decided to discontinue its plastics making division. The division, considered a reportable segment, was sold on June 1, 2020. Division assets with a carrying value of $812,500 were sold for $625,000. Operating income from January 1 to May 31 for the division was $62,500. Ignoring taxes, what amount should be reported on Balloon’s income statement for the year ended December 31, 2020, under the caption "discontinued operations"? Select one: a. $250,000 gain b. $62,500 gain c. $187,500 loss d. $125,000 loss

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On January 1, 2020, Balloon Ltd. decided to discontinue its plastics making division. The division, considered a reportable segment, was sold on June 1, 2020. Division assets with a carrying value of $812,500 were sold for $625,000. Operating income from January 1 to May 31 for the division was $62,500. Ignoring taxes, what amount should be reported on Balloon’s income statement for the year ended December 31, 2020, under the caption "discontinued operations"?

Select one:
a. $250,000 gain
b. $62,500 gain
c. $187,500 loss
d. $125,000 loss
 
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