Scenario 3: Assume that Jacob had not yet sold the office furniture division by the end of 2009. Further, assume that the fair value less costs to sell of the division's assets at 12/31/09 was $12 million and was expected to remain the same when the assets are sold in 2010. The book value of the division's assets was $19 million at the end of the year. Under these assumptions, what would Jacob report in its 2009 income statement regarding the office equipment division? Explain where this information would be presented.

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The Answer of Scenario 3: Assume that Jacob had not yet sold the office furniture division by the end of 2009. Further, assume that the fair value less costs to sell of the division's assets at 12/31/09 was $12 million and was expected to remain the same when the assets are sold in 2010. The book value of the division's assets was $19 million at the end of the year. Under these assumptions, what would Jacob report in its 2009 income statement regarding the office equipment division? Explain where this information would be presented.

Scenario 3: Assume That Jacob Had Not Yet Sold the Office