A Company Sells a Long-Lived Asset That Originally Cost $200,000

question 59

Multiple Choice

A company sells a long-lived asset that originally cost $200,000 for $50,000 on December 31,2018.The accumulated depreciation account had a balance of $110,000 after the current year's depreciation of $45,000 had been recorded.The company should recognize a:

• A)$100,000 loss on disposal.
• B)$40,000 gain on disposal.
• C)$40,000 loss on disposal.
• D)$25,000 loss on disposal.

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