An Asset with a Book Value of $40,000 Is Sold

question 159

Multiple Choice

An asset with a book value of $40,000 is sold at a loss (before taxes are considered) of $20,000. The applicable tax rate is 40%. The net after- tax cash effect of this transaction is a:

• A) $28,000 cash inflow
• B) $12,000 cash outflow
• C) $48,000 cash inflow
• D) $20,000 cash inflow

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