Income from continuing operations includes
a. gain on the sales of used equipment that is replaced in the current year.
b. loss from a discontinued operation.
c. loss from an earthquake.
d. gain on a change in accounting principle.
e. loss resulting from prohibitions under new regulations.
A
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