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Equipment was acquired at the beginning of the year at a cost of $75,000. The equipment was depreciated using the straight-line method based upon an estimated useful life of 6 years and an estimated residual value of $7,500.(a)What was the depreciation expense for the first year?
(b)Assuming the equipment was sold at the end of the second year for $59,000, determine the gain or loss on sale of the equipment.(c)Journalize the entry to record the sale.


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