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A company sold for $3,000 a plant asset that had a cost of $10,000 and accumulated depreciation of $7,500

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A company sold for $3,000 a plant asset that had a cost of $10,000 and accumulated depreciation of $7,500. The company had a:

    1. loss of $7,000.
    2. loss of $500.
    3. gain of $500.
    4. gain of $3,000.

 

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Answer:

c .

Step-by-Step explanation

Original cost = $ 10,000

Accumulated Dep = $ 7,500

Book Value = $ 10,000 - $7,500 = $2,500

Sold for = $ 3,000

Therefore gain = $ 3,000 - $2,500 = $5,00

Option C is correct:- gain of $500