Return to amir’s original purchase date of july1, 20x5. assume that amir uses straight-line method of depreciation and sells the equipment for $36,500 on july 1, 20x9. the result of the sale of the equipment is a gain (loss) of:

a. ($3,500)
b. $7,500
c. $2,500
d. $0

Explanation:

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Firstly we must know the Original Purchase Price of the Asset. From the Original Purchase Price we will deduct the accumulated Depreciation and get the Net Book Value. From this Net Book Value the selling price of the Equipment will be deducted to calculate the Gain or Loss on the Sale of Equipment. I have given an example to demonstrate the scenario

COST                                                              $120,000  

Straight Line Depreciation Rate (Annual)15%

Monthly Depreciation                                $1,500  

Accumulated Depreciation (4 years)        $72,000  

Net Book Value                                        $48,000  

Selling Price of Asset                                $36,500  

Gain on Sale of Asset                                $11,500    

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