On December 31, Strike Company decided to sell one of its batting cages. The initial cost of the equipment was $308,000 with accumulated depreciation of $199,000. Depreciation has been taken up to the end of the year. The company found a company that is willing to buy the equipment for $35,000. What is the amount of the gain or loss on this transaction?

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What is the amount of the gain or loss on this transaction

On December 31, Strike Company decided to sell one
of its batting cages. The initial cost of the equipment
was $308,000 with accumulated depreciation of
$199,000. Depreciation has been taken up to the end
of the year. The company found a company that is
willing to buy the equipment for $35,000.
What is the amount of the gain or loss on this
transaction?
Transcribed Image Text:On December 31, Strike Company decided to sell one of its batting cages. The initial cost of the equipment was $308,000 with accumulated depreciation of $199,000. Depreciation has been taken up to the end of the year. The company found a company that is willing to buy the equipment for $35,000. What is the amount of the gain or loss on this transaction?
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