Reinek company sold a fixed asset for $25,000. the asset was originally purchased at a cost of $64,000. on the date of sale, the

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Reinek company sold a fixed asset for $25,000. the asset was originally purchased at a cost of $64,000. on the date of sale, the

accumulated depreciation was $53,000. calculate the gain or loss on the sale of the asset. octonauts

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MA_775_DIABLO [31] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-24T23:42:39+03:00

<span>Original cost of the asset = 64,000 less Accumulated depreciation = 53,000 Value of the asset after depreciation = 64000 - 53000 = 11,000 Since the asset was sold for $25,000, an amount higher than the book value, there is a gain of 14,000 That is, 25,000 - 11,000.= 14,000.</span>