On December 31, Strike Company Traded in One of Its

question 96

Multiple Choice

On December 31, Strike Company traded in one of its batting cages for another one that has a cost of $500,000. Strike receives a trade-in allowance of $11,000. The old equipment had an initial cost of $215,000 and has accumulated depreciation of $185,000. Depreciation has been recorded up to the end of the year. The difference will be paid in cash. What is the amount of the gain or loss on this transaction?

• A) loss of $11,000
• B) gain of $11,000
• C) loss of $19,000
• D) No loss or gain will be recorded.

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