When Her Property Was Fully Depreciated and Was Still Encumbered

question 36

Multiple Choice

When her property was fully depreciated and was still encumbered by a mortgage of $6,000, Jamelle sells it subject to the mortgage to David for $1,000. What is Jamelle's realized gain or loss?

• A)$ - 0 -
• B)$1,000 gain
• C)$5,000 gain
• D)$6,000 gain
• E)$7,000 gain

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Definitions:

Depreciation

The accounting method of allocating the cost of a tangible or physical asset over its useful life, reflecting the decrease in value of the asset over time.

Accounting Break-even

The point at which total costs and total revenues are equal, resulting in no profit or loss.

Depreciation

The accounting method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the asset's consumption, wear and tear, or obsolescence.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales activities over a specified period.