Chapter 18, Problem 21E

Cooper Industries disposed of an asset at the end of the sixth year of its estimated life for $12,500 cash. The asset's life was originally estimated to be 8 years. The original cost was $76,000 with an estimated residual value of $6,000. The asset was being depreciated using the straight-line method. What was the gain or loss on the disposal? Help

Cooper Industries disposed of an asset at the end of the sixth year of its estimated life for $12,500 cash. The asset's life was originally estimated to be 8 years. The original cost was $76,000 with an estimated residual value of $6,000. The asset was being depreciated using the straight-line method. What was the gain or loss on the disposal?

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