Answer:
Unrealized gain = $12,000
Explanation:
Security Cost A Fair value B Unrealized amount (B-A)
ABC $40,000 $55,000 $15,000
DEF $72,000 $65,000 -$7,000
XYZ $16,000 $20,000 <u>$4,000</u>
Total <u>$12,000</u>
So, the unrealized gain to be recorded is $12,000