manufacturing machine cost $180,000 when new and has an accumulated depreciation of $162,000. If the business discards this plant asset, the result is A. a loss of $18,000. B. a loss of $24,000. C. a gain of $18,000. D. a gain of $24,000.
manufacturing machine cost $180,000 when new and has an accumulated depreciation of $162,000. If the business discards this plant asset, the result is A. a loss of $18,000. B. a loss of $24,000. C. a gain of $18,000. D. a gain of $24,000.
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Transcribed Image Text:manufacturing machine cost $180,000 when new and has an
accumulated depreciation of $162,000. If the business discards this
plant asset, the result is
A. a loss of $18,000.
B. a loss of $24,000.
C. a gain of $18,000.
D. a gain of $24,000.
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