Jake parchased a $235,000 crane for his constraction business. He sold the crane for $175,000 after taking $115,000 of depreciation. Assume take is What is the amount of gain or loss on the sale?

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Jake parchased a $235,000 crane for his constraction business. He sold the crane for $175,000 after taking $115,000 of depreciation. Assume take is

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

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Gain or loss on the sale of the assets held by an individual or a business entity is the net amount of profit or loss generated after selling the assets at a value above or lower than the purchasing price. Gain or loss on asset is determined by computing the difference between the selling price and the purchase price.

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