Answer:
a) a loss of $2220 would be recorded.
Explanation:
Calculation for the Loss on sale
First step is to calculate the Depreciation per annum using this formula
Depreciation per annum = (Purchase Cost-salvage value) / Useful life
Depreciation per annum = 46700/5
Depreciation per annum= $9,340
Second Step will be to calculate the 31/12/15 Book Value
1/1/14 Purchase cost $46,700
Less: 31/12/14 Depreciation for the year ended 31 ($9,340)
31/12/14 Book Value $37,360
($46,700-$9,340)
Less: 31/12/15 Depreciation for the year ended ($9,340)
31/12/15 Book Value $28,020
($37,360-$9,340)
Last step is to calculate the Loss on sale
1/1/16 Value $28,020
1/1/16 Less Sale value ($25,800)
Loss on sale $2220
(28,020-25,800)
Therefore the correct option is :a loss of $2220 would be recorded.
