On 1 January 2011, Y Ltd purchased a new machine for $500,000. The estimated scrap value of the machine is $20,000. The machine is depreciated straight-line over its useful life of 6 years. On 31 December 2012, Y Ltd sold the machine for $400,000 to a director of the company. The gain or loss on sale is: a. Gain on sale $60,000. b. Loss on sale $100,000. c. Loss on sale $80,000. d. There is no gain or loss.

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On 1 January 2011, Y Ltd purchased a new machine for $500,000. The
estimated scrap value of the machine is $20,000. The machine is depreciated
straight-line over its useful life of 6 years. On 31 December 2012, Y Ltd sold
the machine for $400,000 to a director of the company.
The gain or loss on sale is:
a. Gain on sale $60,000.
b. Loss on sale $100,000.
c. Loss on sale $80,000.
d. There is no gain or loss.
Transcribed Image Text:On 1 January 2011, Y Ltd purchased a new machine for $500,000. The estimated scrap value of the machine is $20,000. The machine is depreciated straight-line over its useful life of 6 years. On 31 December 2012, Y Ltd sold the machine for $400,000 to a director of the company. The gain or loss on sale is: a. Gain on sale $60,000. b. Loss on sale $100,000. c. Loss on sale $80,000. d. There is no gain or loss.
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