On January 1, 2020, May Company appropriately reported a debit balance of P125,000 (before income tax effect) in the fair value adjustment account on its investment to other comprehensive Income, There was no change during 2020 in the composition of the portfolio of investments. Pertinent data on December 31, 2020 are as follows: Securities                  Cost                Market C                          Pl,500,000        PI,475,000 P                            1,250,000        1,000,000 A                            2,250,000        1,750,000 Total                      P5,000,000     P4,225,000

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On January 1, 2020, May Company appropriately reported a debit balance of P125,000 (before income tax effect) in the fair value adjustment account on its investment to other comprehensive Income, There was no change during 2020 in the composition of the portfolio of investments. Pertinent data on December 31, 2020 are as follows:

Securities                  Cost                Market
C                          Pl,500,000        PI,475,000
P                            1,250,000        1,000,000
A                            2,250,000        1,750,000
Total                      P5,000,000     P4,225,000

1. By what amount the equity securities had decreased during 2020?
 
a. none
b. 125,000
c. 775,000
d. 900,000
 
2. What amount of unrealized loss should May company report in December 31,2020 shareholder's equity related to its investment, ignore income tax?
 
a. none
b. 125,000
c. 775,000
d. 900,000
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