In 2019, BayKing Company Sold Used Equipment for $20,000

question 98

Multiple Choice

In 2019, BayKing Company sold used equipment for $20,000. The equipment had an original cost of $90,000 and accumulated depreciation as of the date of sale was $69,000. BayKing also purchased held-to-maturity securities for $7,000. What is the gain or loss on the sale of the equipment?

• A) $14,000 loss
• B) $34,000 gain
• C) $1,000 loss
• D) $21,000 gain

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Definitions:

Financial Statements

Reports summarizing a company's financial performance and position, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.

Depreciation

The process of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its service life, reflecting the decrease in value over time.

Land's Cost

The purchase price of land plus any additional costs spent to put it into use, such as legal fees and land grading expenses.

Prepaid Insurance

An asset account that reflects the amount paid for insurance policies in advance, before the coverage period.