A company purchased machinery for $50,000. Over the years, depreciation of $20,000 was claimed. In the current year, the company sells the machinery for $40,000. What is the amount and nature of the gain/loss from the sale?

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A company purchased machinery for $50,000. Over the years,
depreciation of $20,000 was claimed. In the current year, the
company sells the machinery for $40,000. What is the amount
and nature of the gain/loss from the sale?
Transcribed Image Text:A company purchased machinery for $50,000. Over the years, depreciation of $20,000 was claimed. In the current year, the company sells the machinery for $40,000. What is the amount and nature of the gain/loss from the sale?
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