On June 15, 2020, Brainiac Company purchased 8 shares of Lovely Company for $6 per share. The investment represented less than 20% of the shares outstanding so it was a passive investment. Brainiac held the investment for the remainder of 2020, and at December 31 the market value was $4 per share. During 2021, Brainiac sold 3 shares of Lovely for $7 each and at the end of 2021, the market value of the remaining 5 shares was $9 each. What was the gain or loss on Brainiac's income statement for 2021? Indicate how much of the gain or loss is realized and how much is unrealized. Select one: a. $9 realized gain and $25 unrealized gain b. $3 realized gain and $15 unrealized gain c. $3 realized gain and $25 unrealized gain d. $9 realized gain and $15 unrealized gain

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On June 15, 2020, Brainiac Company purchased 8 shares of Lovely Company for $6 per share. The investment represented less than 20% of the shares outstanding so it was a passive investment. Brainiac held the investment for the remainder of 2020, and at December 31 the market value was $4 per share. During 2021, Brainiac sold 3 shares of Lovely for $7 each and at the end of 2021, the market value of the remaining 5 shares was $9 each.

What was the gain or loss on Brainiac's income statement for 2021? Indicate how much of the gain or loss is realized and how much is unrealized.

Select one:

a. $9 realized gain and $25 unrealized gain

b. $3 realized gain and $15 unrealized gain

c. $3 realized gain and $25 unrealized gain

d. $9 realized gain and $15 unrealized gain 

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