Losses and Gains on the Sale of Instruments Are Reported

question 44

Multiple Choice

Losses and gains on the sale of instruments are reported on

• A) the income statement under current operations.
• B) the balance sheet with long-term investments.
• C) the income statement under other revenue and expenses.
• D) the balance sheet with short-term investments.

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