On July 1, 2021, Fleming Company sells machinery for $240,000. The machinery originally cost $600,000, had an estimated 5- year life, and an expected salvage value of $100,000. The Accumulated Depreciation account had a balance of $350,000 on January 1, 2021, using the straight-line method. The gain or loss on disposal is: A. $10,000 gain. B. $20,000 loss. C. $10,000 loss. D. $40,000 gain.

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On July 1, 2021, Fleming Company sells machinery for $240,000.
The machinery originally cost $600,000, had an estimated 5-
year life, and an expected salvage value of $100,000. The
Accumulated Depreciation account had a balance of $350,000 on
January 1, 2021, using the straight-line method.
The gain or loss on disposal is:
A. $10,000 gain.
B. $20,000 loss.
C. $10,000 loss.
D. $40,000 gain.
Transcribed Image Text:On July 1, 2021, Fleming Company sells machinery for $240,000. The machinery originally cost $600,000, had an estimated 5- year life, and an expected salvage value of $100,000. The Accumulated Depreciation account had a balance of $350,000 on January 1, 2021, using the straight-line method. The gain or loss on disposal is: A. $10,000 gain. B. $20,000 loss. C. $10,000 loss. D. $40,000 gain.
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