Answer:
$1,600 loss
Explanation:
Profit = Proceeds - Carrying Amount
where,
Carrying Amount = Cost - Accumulated depreciation
Accumulated depreciation calculation :
Note the Company uses straight line method.
Depreciation expense = (Cost - Residual) ÷ Estimated Useful Life
therefore,
Depreciation expense = ($12,000 - $2,000) ÷ 5
= $2,000
Accumulated depreciation :
At the end of fifth year we would have used the asset for 5 years.
Accumulated depreciation is the total of depreciation after 5 years.
This would be $10,000 ($2,000 x 5)
thus,
Carrying Amount = $12,000 - $10,000 = $2,000
therefore
Profit = $400 - $2,000
= - $1,600
