During Its First Year of Operation, Snapper Limited (A Public

question 50

Multiple Choice

During its first year of operation, Snapper Limited (a public company) acquired three securities as trading investments held for. Investment A cost $75,000 and had a year-end fair value of $80,000. Investment B cost $42,000 and had a year-end fair value of $26,000. Investment C cost $32,000 and had a year-end fair value of $30,000. What amount should be reported as an unrealized loss in Snapper's income statement for the first year of operation?

• A) $0
• B) $13,000
• C) $18,000
• D) $23,000

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