Question

The records of Orange Company showed the following information about a delivery truck purchased for $34,250: Accumulated depreciation as of December 31, Year 3: $12,000 On July 1 of Year 4, Orange Company sold the truck for $18,600. What gain/loss should Orange Company records related to the sale

Answer 1

a loss of $3650

Step-by-step explanation:

Book value at the time of the sale = purchase price - accumulated depreciation

$34,250 - 12,000 = $22,450

the sales price is less than the book price, thus it is sold at a loss

22,450 - 18600 = 3650