Trent owns a bakery facility he bought for $90,000. He sold the property for $130,000, paying a $7,000 sales commission. The asset had $20,000 in accumulated depreciation. What is Trent's realized gain or loss on the sale?

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Trent owns a bakery facility he bought for $90,000. He sold the
property for $130,000, paying a $7,000 sales commission. The
asset had $20,000 in accumulated depreciation.
What is Trent's realized gain or loss on the sale?
Transcribed Image Text:Trent owns a bakery facility he bought for $90,000. He sold the property for $130,000, paying a $7,000 sales commission. The asset had $20,000 in accumulated depreciation. What is Trent's realized gain or loss on the sale?
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