Ecker Company Purchased a New Machine on May 1, 2006

question 52

Multiple Choice

Ecker Company purchased a new machine on May 1, 2006 for $352,000. At the time of acquisition, the machine was estimated to have a useful life of ten years and an estimated salvage value of $16,000. The company has recorded monthly depreciation using the straight-line method. On March 1, 2015, the machine was sold for $48,000. What should be the loss recognized from the sale of the machine?

• A) $0.
• B) $7,200.
• C) $16,000.
• D) $23,200.

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