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Sokoto Corporation sells 1500 shares of common stock being held as a short-term investment. The shares were acquired six months ago at a cost of

Sokoto Corporation sells 1500 shares of common stock being held as a short-term investment. The shares were acquired six months ago at a cost of $155 a share. Sokoto sold the shares for $140 a share. The entry to record the sale is
a.Cash210,000
Loss on Sale of Stock Investments22,500
Stock Investments232,500
b.Cash227,500
Gain on Sale of Stock Investments7,500
Stock Investments220,000
c.Cash210,000
Stock Investments210,000
d.Stock Investments220,000
Loss on Sale of Stock Investments7,500
Cash227,000

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