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

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On December 31, Sawyer Corporation decided
to sell one of its manufacturing machines. The
initial cost of the equipment was $425,000 with
accumulated depreciation of $285,000.
Depreciation has been taken up to the end of
the year. The company found a buyer willing to
purchase the equipment for $95,000. What is
the amount of the gain or loss on this
transaction?
Transcribed Image Text:On December 31, Sawyer Corporation decided to sell one of its manufacturing machines. The initial cost of the equipment was $425,000 with accumulated depreciation of $285,000. Depreciation has been taken up to the end of the year. The company found a buyer willing to purchase the equipment for $95,000. What is the amount of the gain or loss on this transaction?
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