At the end of its first year, the equity securities portfolio consisted of the following common stocks. In the following year, the Edmunds common stock is sold for cash proceeds of $57,000. The gain or loss to be recognized on the sale is a
A) gain of $1,200.
B) loss of $3,000.
C) gain of $10,600.
D) loss of $1,200.

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At the end of its first year, the equity securities portfolio consisted of the following common stocks.  In the following year, the Edmunds common stock is sold for cash proceeds of $57,000. The gain or loss to be recognized on the sale is a
A) gain of $1,200. 
B) loss of $3,000. 
C) gain of $10,600. 
D) loss of $1,200.

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The Answer of At the end of its first year, the equity securities portfolio consisted of the following common stocks.  In the following year, the Edmunds common stock is sold for cash proceeds of $57,000. The gain or loss to be recognized on the sale is a
A) gain of $1,200. 
B) loss of $3,000. 
C) gain of $10,600. 
D) loss of $1,200.

At the End of Its First Year, the Equity Securities