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4 November, 07:36

Martinez owns an asset that cost $87,000 with accumulated depreciation of $40,000. The company sells the equipment for cash of $42,000. At the time of sale, the company should record:a. A gain on sale of $5,000. b. A gain on sale of $2,000. c. A loss on sale of $2,000. d. A loss on sale of $45,000. e. A loss on sale of $5,000.

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  1. 4 November, 07:52
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    The correct answer is E

    Explanation:

    The company should be recording either sale or gain on sale of the equipment which is computed as:

    Gain or loss on sale = (Asset cost - Depreciation) - Selling amount

    where

    Asset cost is $87,000

    Depreciation amount is $40,000

    Selling price is $42,000

    Putting the values above:

    Gain or loss on sale = ($87,000 - $40,000) - $42,000

    Gain or loss on sale = $47,000 - $42,000

    Gain or loss on sale = $5,000 (Loss)

    So, it is a loss for the company as today value of asset is $47,000, but it is sold for $42,000. Therefore, there is a loss of $5,000 on sale and the company is recording the loss on sale of $5,000.
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