Markel Inc. has bonds outstanding during a year in which the general (risk-free) rate of interest has not changed. Markel elected the fair value option for the bonds upon issuance. What will the company report for the bonds in its income statement for the year?

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Markel Inc. has bonds outstanding during a year in which the general (risk-free) rate of interest has not changed. Markel elected the fair value option for the bonds upon issuance. What will the company report for the bonds in its income statement for the year?

 

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