Answer:
1.
Journal Entries
a.
Dr. Cash_________________$11,125
Dr. Accumulated Depreciation $36,125
Cr. Truck ________________ $45,500
Cr. Gain on Disposal ________$1,750
b.
Dr. Cash_________________$7,525
Dr. Loss on Disposal ________$1,850
Dr. Accumulated Depreciation $36,125
Cr. Truck ________________ $45,500
2.
a.
The gain is reported as a realized gain in the income statement after operating income for the period.
b.
The loss is reported as a realized loss in the income statement after operating income for the period.
Explanation:
1.
We need to calculate the depreciation for the 3 months of 2016.
Depreciation for the period = ( ( Initial cost -Residual Value ) / Useful life ) x Time Fraction = ( ( $45,500 -$3,000 ) / 5 ) x 3/12 = $2,125
Book Value on April 1, 2016 = Book Value on December 31, 2015 - Depreciation for 2016 = $11,500 - $2,125 = $9,375
Accumulated Depreciation = Initial cost - Book value = $45,500 - $9,375 = $36,125
Now compare The bok value o sale price to calculate the gain or losss
a.
Gain = Sale Value - Book value = $11,125 - $9,375 = $1,750
b.
Loss = Book Value - Sale value = $9,375 - $7,525 = $1,850
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