On November 1, 20X5, Davis signed a contract to purchase equipment from a foreign company for 200,000 francs. The equipment was delivered to Davis on December 1 withpayment due in 90 days on March 1, 20X6. On November 1, 20X5, Davis Company entered into a 120-day forward contract to purchase 200,000 francs. The forward contract wasdesignated as a fair value hedge of a firm commitment. The relevant exchange rates are as follows:DateNovember 1, 20X5December 1, 20X5December 31, 20X5March 1, 20X6Spot RateO $3,000 lossO $2,000 lossO $4,000 gainO $1,000 gain$0.85$0.90$0.93$0.99Forward Rate(to March 1, 20X6)$0.88$0.92$0.97What amount of foreign currency transaction gain or loss would Davis report on its income statement for year 20X5?OC

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What amount of foreign currency transaction gain or loss would Davis report on its income statement for year 20X5? $3,000 loss O $2,000 loss $4,000 gain $1,000 gain

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