Use the Following Information to Answer the Question Below

question 164

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question below. On January 1,2010,Falcon Corporation had 40,000 shares of $10 par value common stock issued and outstanding.All 40,000 shares had been issued in a prior period at $17 per share.On February 1,2010,Falcon purchased 6,100 shares of treasury stock for $19 per share and later sold the treasury shares for $26 per share on March 2,2010.
What amount of gain due to these treasury stock transactions should be reported on the income statement for the year ended December 31,2010?

• A) $0
• B) $42,700
• C) $6,100
• D) $4,270

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Definitions:

Amplitude

The extent of a vibratory movement measured from the mean position to an extreme, commonly used in the context of waves to denote the height of a wave peak.

Wavelength

The distance between consecutive crests of a wave, especially points in a sound wave or electromagnetic wave, which determines its characteristics like color or pitch.

Amplitude

The magnitude of change in a periodic variable, such as a wave, from its baseline or equilibrium position.

Fovea

The fovea is a tiny pit located in the macula of the retina, responsible for sharp central vision vital for activities like reading and driving.