Answer:
(a) ($1,300)
Explanation:
Accumulated depreciation = (Cost of tractor - residual value) ÷ Service life
                       = ($39,000 – $8,000) ÷ 5 years
                       = $6,200 per year
Accumulated depreciation for 2 years = $6,200 per year × 2 years
                                = $12,400
Book value of the tractor = cost of tractor - Accumulated depreciation
                     = $39,000 - $12,400
                     = $26,600
Sale value of the tractor = $25,300
(a) Loss on sale = Sale value of the tractor - Book value of the tractor
           = $25,300 - $26,600
           = ($1,300)
(b) The journal entry is as follows:
Cash A/c                   Dr. $25,300
Accumulated depreciation A/c Dr. $12,400
Loss on sale A/c             Dr. $1,300
To Equipment A/c                        $39,000
(To record the sale of equipment)