Question 19
DepreciationUse the following information to answer questions 17 to 19
Kako Ltd bought a machine for D 1,200,000 on 1st January 2018. Depreciation was provided annually at a rate of 10% using the diminishing balance method. The machine was sold for D 880,000 on 31st December 2021.
The profit or loss on disposal of the machine was
- A.D 320,000 loss
- B.D 280,000 profit
- C.D 92,680 profit
- D.D 87,480 loss
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (D 92,680 profit)
Explanation
Book value at disposal 787,320; proceeds 880,000; profit D 92,680.