On January 1, 2020, Jacob Inc. purchased a commercial truck for $48,000 and uses the straight-line depreciation method. The truck has a useful life of eight years and an estimated residual value of $8,000. On December 31, 2021, Jacob Inc. sold the truck for $43,000. What amount of gain or loss should Jacob Inc. record on December 31, 2021?

On January 1, 2020, Jacob Inc. purchased a commercial truck for $48,000 and uses the straight-line depreciation method. The truck has a useful life of eight years and an estimated residual value of $8,000.
On December 31, 2021, Jacob Inc. sold the truck for $43,000. What amount of gain or loss should Jacob Inc. record on December 31, 2021?



A) Gain, $22,000.

B) Loss, $18,000.

C) Gain, $5,000.

D) Loss, $3,000.


Answer: C


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