Jenkins Electronics sold a piece of equipment for $12,500. The original purchase cost of the equipment was $45,000, and depreciation through the date of sale totaled $38,000. What was the gain or loss on the sale of the equipment?

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Jenkins Electronics sold a piece of equipment for
$12,500. The original purchase cost of the
equipment was $45,000, and depreciation through
the date of sale totaled $38,000.
What was the gain or loss on the sale of the
equipment?
Transcribed Image Text:Jenkins Electronics sold a piece of equipment for $12,500. The original purchase cost of the equipment was $45,000, and depreciation through the date of sale totaled $38,000. What was the gain or loss on the sale of the equipment?
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