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on 1/1/01 investor A purchases a debt instrument with face value of $100,000 for $90,000. On6/30/02 A sells the investment for $96,000. Accrued market discount for the 18 months the investment was held is $1500. How much income does A recognize in'01 in connection with this investment? Assume no special elections have been made.
How much interest income does A recognize in 02?
How much capital gain does A recognize in '02?

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How much capital gain does A recognize in '02?Purchase price ...
