Equipment was sold for $40,000. The equipment was originally purchased for $75,000. At the time of the sale, the equipment had accumulated depreciation of $50,000. Calculate the gain or loss to be recorded on the sale of equipment.

Equipment was sold for $40,000. The equipment was originally purchased for $75,000. At the time of the sale, the equipment had accumulated depreciation of $50,000. Calculate the gain or loss to be recorded on the sale of equipment.



A) Gain of $10,000.

B) Loss of $15,000.

C) Loss of $35,000.

D) Gain of $15,000.


Answer: D


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