Question

A fixed asset with a cost of $41,000 and accumulated depreciation of $36,500 is traded for a similar asset priced at $60,000. Assuming a trade-in allowance of $3,000, the recognized loss on the trade is

Answer 1

Answer:

1,500

Explanation:

The fixed assets cost is $41,000

The accumulated depreciationn is $36,500

Similar assets was priced at $36,000

Trade in allowance is $3000

Therefore the recognised law on trade can be calculated as follows

41,000-36,500-3,000

= 1,500