The balance sheets of Wilcox Corporation at the beginning and end of the year contained the following data: Beginning of Year End of Year Property, Plant, and Equipment (at cost) $400,000 $550,000 Accumulated Depreciation 180,000 160,000 Property, Plant, and Equipment (net) $220,000 $390,000 During the year, Wilcox Corporation sold machinery and equipment at a gain of $4,000. It purchased new machinery and equipment at a cost of $230,000. Depreciation charges on machinery and equipment for the year amounted to $50,000. Calculate the proceeds Wilcox Corporation received from the sale of the machinery and equipment. the answer is:14000. can you tell me why? |