117) An asset’s book value is $18,000 on December 31, Year 5. The asset has been depreciated
at an annual rate of $3,000 on the straight-line method. Assuming the asset is sold on December
31, Year 5 for $15,000, the company should record:
A) A loss on sale of $12,000.
B) A gain on sale of $12,000.
C) Neither a gain nor a loss is recognized on this transaction.
D) A gain on sale of $3,000.
E) A loss on sale of $3,000.
118) Martinez owns an asset that cost $87,000 with accumulated depreciation of $40,000. The
company sells the equipment for cash of $42,000. At the time of sale, the company should
record:
A) A gain on sale of $2,000.
B) A loss on sale of $2,000.
C) A loss on sale of $5,000.
D) A gain on sale of $5,000.
E) A loss on sale of $45,000.