Larsen Industries sold machinery used in its operations for cash. The amount realized was $100,000. The machinery originally cost $160,000, but it had an adjusted basis of $70,000 at the time of the sale. What is the gain or loss realized by Larsen Industries?

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What is the gain or loss realized by Larsen Industries on these general accounting question?

Larsen Industries sold machinery used in its operations for
cash. The amount realized was $100,000. The machinery
originally cost $160,000, but it had an adjusted basis of $70,000
at the time of the sale.
What is the gain or loss realized by Larsen Industries?
Transcribed Image Text:Larsen Industries sold machinery used in its operations for cash. The amount realized was $100,000. The machinery originally cost $160,000, but it had an adjusted basis of $70,000 at the time of the sale. What is the gain or loss realized by Larsen Industries?
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