Please explain the solution to this general accounting problem with accurate principles. Sophia owns a yoga studio called Zen Vibes. During the year, shesold her current facility to relocate closer to a busy shoppingdistrict. She received $150,000 in sales proceeds from the buyerand paid a broker commission of $8,000. The building originallycost $120,000, and had accumulated depreciation of $20,000for tax purposes.What is Sophia's realized gain or loss on the sale?

Step 1: Definition of Realized Gain or LossA realized gain or loss occurs when an asset is sold and…

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