Kingsway purchased a piece of land in 2009 for $60,000.At the end of 2011 the land was appraised and valued at $100,000.In 2012 the company sold the land for $125,000.What should the company report on its 2012 income statement?

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The gain is calculated as the selling price ($125,000) minus the purchase price ($60,000), resulting in a gain of $65,000. The appraisal value does not affect the gain calculation.

Kingsway Purchased a Piece of Land in 2009 for $60,000