Answer:
Loss of $8,250
Explanation:
Lassen corporation sold a machine to a machine dealer at a price of $37,250
Lassen bought the machine for $68,000
He claimed $22,500 of depreciated expenses on the machine
Therefore, the gain or loss realized on the transaction can be calculated as follows
Gain/loss= Cash received-book value
Book value= Original basis-accumulated depreciation
= $68,000-$22,500
= $45,500
Gain/loss= $37,250-$45,500
= $8,250
Hence Lassen realized a loss of $8,250 on the transaction
