8. A plant asset with a cost price of R900 000 and accumulated depreciation of R800 000 was sold for R80 000. What is the profit or loss on disposal of the asset?    A. R20 000 loss  B. R20 000 gain  C. R80 000 gain  D. R80 000 loss

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8. A plant asset with a cost price of R900 000 and accumulated depreciation of R800 000 was sold for R80 000. What is the profit or loss on disposal of the asset?

 
  •  A. R20 000 loss
  •  B. R20 000 gain
  •  C. R80 000 gain
  •  D. R80 000 loss
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