On December 31, Strike Company has decided to sell one of its batting cages. The initial cost of the equipment was $260,520.00 with an accumulated depreciation of $247,494.00. Depreciation has been taken up to the end of the year. The company found a company that is willing to buy the equipment for $29,959.80. What is the amount of the gain or loss on this transaction? Select the correct answer. Gain of $29,959.80 Gain of $16,933.80 Loss of $16,933.80 Cannot be determined

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Chapter14: Property Transactions: Capital Gains And Losses, § 1231, And Recapture Provisions
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On December 31, Strike Company has decided to sell one of its batting cages. The initial cost of the equipment was $260,520.00 with an accumulated depreciation of $247,494.00. Depreciation has been taken up to the end of the year. The company found a company that is willing to buy the equipment for $29,959.80. What is the amount of the gain or loss on this transaction?

Select the correct answer.

Gain of $29,959.80
Gain of $16,933.80
Loss of $16,933.80
Cannot be determined
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