Joan Bought a Business Machine for $15,000

question 6

Multiple Choice

Joan bought a business machine for $15,000.In a later year,she sold the machine for $12,800 when the total allowable depreciation is $8,500.The depreciation actually taken on the tax returns totaled $8,000.Joan must recognize a gain (or loss) of

• A)no gain or loss.
• B)($3,200).
• C)$6,800.
• D)$6,300.

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Definitions:

Bank Line

A bank line or line of credit is an arrangement between a financial institution and a customer that sets the maximum loan balance that the borrower can access.

Interest Payments

Interest payments are the amounts paid by borrowers to lenders as compensation for the use of borrowed money or assets, typically expressed as an annual percentage rate.

Compensating Balances

Compensating balances are minimum account balances that a company agrees to maintain in a bank account as part of a borrowing arrangement to offset bank service charges or qualify for better loan terms.

Cash Discount

A reduction in the invoice price offered by sellers to buyers for prompt payment of their bill, aimed at encouraging early payment.