A fixed asset with a cost of $27,000 and accumulated depreciation of $24,300 is sold for $4,590. What is the amount of the gain or loss on disposal of the fixed asset? a. $1,890 gain b. $2,700 gain c. $2,700 loss d. $1,890 loss
A fixed asset with a cost of $27,000 and accumulated depreciation of $24,300 is sold for $4,590. What is the amount of the gain or loss on disposal of the fixed asset? a. $1,890 gain b. $2,700 gain c. $2,700 loss d. $1,890 loss
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Transcribed Image Text:A fixed asset with a cost of $27,000
and accumulated depreciation of
$24,300 is sold for $4,590. What is the
amount of the gain or loss on disposal
of the fixed asset?
a. $1,890 gain
b. $2,700 gain
c. $2,700 loss
d. $1,890 loss
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