During 2016, Copernicus Corporation held a portfolio of available-for-sale securities having a cost of $185,000. There were

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During 2016, Copernicus Corporation held a portfolio of available-for-sale securities having a cost of $185,000. There were no purchases or sales of investments during the year. The market values at the beginning and end of the year were $225,000 and $160,000, respectively. The net income for 2016 was $180,000, and no dividends were paid during the year. The Stockholders' Equity section of the balance sheet was as follows on December 31, 2015:

Copernicus Corporation

Stockholders' Equity

December 31, 2015

Common stock ........................................................... $ 50,000

Paid-in capital in excess of par ......................................... 250,000

Retained earnings ........................................................ 340,000

Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments ............40,000

Total ...................................................................... $680,000

Prepare the Stockholders' Equity section of the balance sheet for December 31, 2016

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