Rock Ltd. sold office equipment on March 1, 2015, for a cash price of $520,000. The equipment had a cost of $600,000 and accumulated depreciation of $220,000. Requirements: (a) What is the book value of the equipment on the date sold? (b) What is the gain or loss on the sale of the equipment?

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Rock Ltd. sold office equipment on March 1, 2015, for a
cash price of $520,000. The equipment had a cost of
$600,000 and accumulated depreciation of $220,000.
Requirements:
(a) What is the book value of the equipment on the date
sold?
(b) What is the gain or loss on the sale of the equipment?
Transcribed Image Text:Rock Ltd. sold office equipment on March 1, 2015, for a cash price of $520,000. The equipment had a cost of $600,000 and accumulated depreciation of $220,000. Requirements: (a) What is the book value of the equipment on the date sold? (b) What is the gain or loss on the sale of the equipment?
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