What is the amount of the gain or loss on this transaction? On December 31, Sawyer Corporation decidedto sell one of its manufacturing machines. Theinitial cost of the equipment was $425,000 withaccumulated depreciation of $285,000.Depreciation has been taken up to the end ofthe year. The company found a buyer willing topurchase the equipment for $95,000. What isthe amount of the gain or loss on thistransaction?

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