Brian owns a gym called Apex Fitness. During the past year, Brian sold his facility to purchase a larger building with a parking lot. He received sales proceeds of $145,000 from the buyer. He paid a sales commission to his broker of $7,200. The building's book value was $89,500. What is the gain or loss on the sale of the facility? A. $48,300 gain B. $55,500 gain C. $41,200 gain D. $39,700 gain

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What is the gain or loss on the sale of the facility?

Brian owns a gym called Apex Fitness. During the past year, Brian sold his facility to
purchase a larger building with a parking lot. He received sales proceeds of $145,000
from the buyer. He paid a sales commission to his broker of $7,200. The building's
book value was $89,500.
What is the gain or loss on the sale of the facility?
A. $48,300 gain
B. $55,500 gain
C. $41,200 gain
D. $39,700 gain
Transcribed Image Text:Brian owns a gym called Apex Fitness. During the past year, Brian sold his facility to purchase a larger building with a parking lot. He received sales proceeds of $145,000 from the buyer. He paid a sales commission to his broker of $7,200. The building's book value was $89,500. What is the gain or loss on the sale of the facility? A. $48,300 gain B. $55,500 gain C. $41,200 gain D. $39,700 gain
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