On January 1, 2017, a machine was purchased for $12,000. The machine was estimated to have a 10-year useful life and a residual value of $500. Straight-line depreciation is to be used. On January 1, 2019, the machine was then exchanged for computer equipment with a fair value of $10,000. Assuming that the exchange had commercial substance, how much would be recorded as a gain on disposal of the machine on January 1, 2019? A. $0 B. $300 C. $400 D. $500

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On January 1, 2017, a machine was purchased for $12,000. The
machine was estimated to have a 10-year useful life and a
residual value of $500. Straight-line depreciation is to be used.
On January 1, 2019, the machine was then exchanged for
computer equipment with a fair value of $10,000. Assuming
that the exchange had commercial substance, how much
would be recorded as a gain on disposal of the machine on
January 1, 2019?
A. $0
B. $300
C. $400
D. $500
Transcribed Image Text:On January 1, 2017, a machine was purchased for $12,000. The machine was estimated to have a 10-year useful life and a residual value of $500. Straight-line depreciation is to be used. On January 1, 2019, the machine was then exchanged for computer equipment with a fair value of $10,000. Assuming that the exchange had commercial substance, how much would be recorded as a gain on disposal of the machine on January 1, 2019? A. $0 B. $300 C. $400 D. $500
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