Hunt Co. purchased merchandise for £300,000 from a vendor in London on November 30, 2006. Payment in British pounds was due on January 30, 2007. The exchange rates to purchase one pound were as follows:
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November 30, 2006 |
December 31, 2006 |
|
Spot-rate |
$1.65 |
$1.62 |
30-day rate |
1.64 |
1.59 |
60-day rate |
1.63 |
1.56 |
In its December 31, 2006, income statement, what amount should Hunt report as foreign exchange transaction gain as part of net income?
- $12,000
- $ 9,000
- $ 6,000
- $0