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Equipment with an original cost of $51,422 and accumulated depreciation of $33,306 was sold at a loss of $5,155. As a result of this transaction, cash would
a.increase by $12,961
b.increase by $51,422
c.decrease by $5,155
d.decrease by $33,306
Option(A) Increase by $12,961 is correct.
*By comparing an asset’s book value (cost less accumulated depreciation) with its selling price.
*The company may show either a gain or loss. If the sales price is greater than the asset’s book value, the company shows a gain. If the sales price is less than the asset’s book value, the company shows a loss.
Account info | Debit | Credit |
Cash (balance) | $12,961 | |
Accumulated depreciation | $33,306 | |
Loss from disposal of asset | $5,155 | |
Equipment | $51,422 |
Hene, Cash balance increased by $12,961.
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