3, vars orporation sold its investment in marketable equity securities costing on January 2, Year 1, and the market value of the securities was $820,000 and $780,000 on December 31, Year 1 and Year 2, respec will Varsity report in its income statement for the year ending December 31, Year 3? e Choice A $40,000 gain. An $80,000 gain.
3, vars orporation sold its investment in marketable equity securities costing on January 2, Year 1, and the market value of the securities was $820,000 and $780,000 on December 31, Year 1 and Year 2, respec will Varsity report in its income statement for the year ending December 31, Year 3? e Choice A $40,000 gain. An $80,000 gain.
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Transcribed Image Text:On December 30, Year 3, Varsity Corporation sold its investment in marketable equity securities costing $800,000 for $860,000 cash. The securities were
purchased on January 2, Year 1, and the market value of the securities was $820,000 and $780,000 on December 31, Year 1 and Year 2, respectively. How much
gain or loss will Varsity report in its income statement for the year ending December 31, Year 3?
Multiple Choice
A $40,000 gain.
An $80,000 gain.
A $20,000 loss.
A $60,000 gain..
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