Alpha Inc, a U

question 48

Multiple Choice

Alpha Inc., a U.S. company, had a receivable from a customer that was denominated in Mexican pesos. On December 31, 2012, this receivable for 75,000 pesos was correctly included in Alpha's balance sheet at $8,000. The receivable was collected on March 2, 2013, when the U.S. equivalent was $6,900. How much foreign exchange gain or loss will Alpha record on the income statement for the year ended December 31, 2013?

• A) $1,100 loss.
• B) $1,100 gain.
• C) $6,900 loss.
• D) $6,900 gain.
• E) $8,000 gain.

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