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Transcribed Image Text:Michael sold a machine for $3,500 on August 15th of the
current year. The machine was purchased for $4,200.
Michael had taken $1,500 of depreciation deductions on
the machine through the date of the sale. What is Michael's
gain or loss realized on the machine?
a. $1,200 loss
b. $800 gain
c. $1,000 gain
d. $700 loss
e. None of these
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