If I have a machine that I purchased for $50,000. I'be recorded depreciation of $28,000. I sell the machine for $25,000. how would I record the sale? How would MY entry change if I sold the machine for $15,000 rather than $25,000?

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If I have a machine that I purchased for $50,000. I'be recorded depreciation of $28,000. I sell the machine for $25,000.

how would I record the sale? How would MY entry change if I sold the machine for $15,000 rather than $25,000?

 

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