Hunt Co. purchased merchandise for 300,000 British pounds from a vendor in London on November 30, Year 4. Payment in British pounds was due on January 30, Year 5. The exchange rates to purchase one pound were as follows:

	November 30,	December 31,
	Year 4	Year 4
Spot-rate	$1.65	$1.62
30-day rate	1.64	1.59
60-day rate	1.63	1.56

In its December 31, Year 4, income statement, what amount should Hunt report as foreign currency transaction gain?

$12,000

$9,000

$0

$6,000