During 2010 Logic Company purchased 4,000 shares of Midi, Inc. for $30 per share. The investment was classified as a trading security. During the year Logic Company sold 1,000 shares of Midi, Inc. for $35 per share. At December 31, 2010 the market price of Midi, Inc.'s stock was $28 per share. What is the total amount of gain/(loss) that Logic Company will report in its income statement for the year ended December 31, 2010 related to its investment in Midi, Inc. stock?

During 2010 Logic Company purchased 4,000 shares of Midi, Inc. for $30 per share. The investment was classified as a trading security. During the year Logic Company sold 1,000 shares of Midi, Inc. for $35 per share. At December 31, 2010 the market price of Midi, Inc.'s stock was $28 per share. What is the total amount of gain/(loss) that Logic Company will report in its income statement for the year ended December 31, 2010 related to its investment in Midi, Inc. stock?

During 2010 Logic Company purchased 4,000 shares of Midi, Inc. for $30 per share. The investment was classified as a trading security. During the year Logic Company sold 1,000 shares of Midi, Inc. for $35 per share. At December 31, 2010 the market price of Midi, Inc.'s stock was $28 per share. What is the total amount of gain/(loss) that Logic Company will report in its income statement for the year ended December 31, 2010 related to its investment in Midi, Inc. stock?




a. ($8,000)
b. $5,000
c. ($3,000)
d. ($1,000)








Answer: D


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