In year 0, Longworth Partnership purchased a machine for $55,500 to use in its business. In year 3, Longworth sold the machine for $38,600. Between the date of the purchase and the date of the sale, Longworth depreciated the machine by $28,200. (Loss amounts should be indicated by a minus sign.)
a) What amount of gain (loss) is recognized on the sale? (Leave no answer blank. Enter zero if applicable.)
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Total gain/lossrecognized ____________
Character of recognized gain/loss _____________
Ordinary gain/loss ____________
1231 gain/loss _____________
b) What amount of gain (loss) is recognized on the sale if the sale proceeds were increased to $66,750?
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Total gain/lossrecognized ____________
Character of recognized gain/loss _____________
Ordinary gain/loss ____________
1231 gain/loss _____________
c) What amount of gain (loss) is recognized on the sale if the sale proceeds were decreased to $16,400? (Leave no answer blank. Enter zero if applicable.)
Decription amount
Total gain/lossrecognized ____________
Character of recognized gain/loss _____________
Ordinary gain/loss ____________
1231 gain/loss _____________