.In an "asset swap," where a liability is settled liability is settled through the transfer of noncash asset,  a. the gain or loss on settlement is computed as the

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12.In an "asset swap," where a liability is settled liability is settled through the transfer of noncash asset, 

a. the gain or loss on settlement is computed as the

difference between the carrying amount of the liability extinguished and the fair value of the noncash asset

transferred. 

b.the gain or loss on settlement is computed as the difference between the carrying amount of the liability extinguished and the carrying amount of the noncash asset transferred.

c. the gain or loss on settlement is computed as the difference between the carrying amount of the liability extinguished and the more clearly determinable between the fair value of the liability extinguished and the carrying amount of the noncash asset transferred. 

d. no gain or loss is recognized

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