January 1, 2016, Wheeler, Inc. purchased some equipment for $3,900. The equipment had an estimated life of five years and an expected residual value of $200. On July 1, 2018, the equipment was sold for $1,000. Wheeler uses straight-line depreciation. What was the amount of the loss or gain recognized in the sale?   Group of answer choices   $1,000 gain   $1,850 gain   $1,050 loss   $3,900 loss    Please show all step by step calculation

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On January 1, 2016, Wheeler, Inc. purchased some equipment for $3,900. The equipment had an estimated life of five years and an expected residual value of $200. On July 1, 2018, the equipment was sold for $1,000. Wheeler uses straight-line depreciation. What was the amount of the loss or gain recognized in the sale?

 

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$1,000 gain

 

$1,850 gain

 

$1,050 loss

 

$3,900 loss 

 

Please show all step by step calculation 

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