A U.S. corporation imported merchandise from a British company for 1,000 when the spot rate was $1.45. It issued financial statements when the current rate was $1.47, and it paid for the merchandise when the spot rate was $1.46. What amount of exchange gain or loss will be included in the U.S. corpora- tion's income statements in the period of purchase and in the period of settlement?

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