Founded on January 1, 20X1, Gehl Company had the following passive investments in equity securities at the end of 20X1 and 20X2:   Equity Security Cost 12/31/X2 Fair Value A $ 96,000 $ 94,000   B   184,000   162,000   C   126,000

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Founded on January 1, 20X1, Gehl Company had the following passive investments in equity securities at the end of 20X1 and 20X2:

 

Equity Security Cost 12/31/X2 Fair Value
A $ 96,000 $ 94,000  
B   184,000   162,000  
C   126,000   136,000  
 

 

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If the company recorded a $4,000 debit to its Fair value adjustment account as its 20X2 fair value adjustment, what must have been the unrealized gain or loss reported at the end of 20X1?

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