Krebs Chemicals prepares monthly financial statements. On their January 31, 2020, statement of financial position, they reported an investment of $475,000 in FV-NI securities. The fair value of the securities was $500,000 at the time the securities were purchased. On their February 28, 2020, statement of financial position, the fair value of the securities had risen to $492,500. When Krebs Chemicals prepares their February 28, 2020, income statement, how should they report the change in the fair value of the investments? Select answer from the options below 

unrealized loss of $7,500 

realized loss of $7,500 

realized gain of $17,500 

unrealized gain of $17,500

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