Bale of Equipment Equipment was acquired at the beginning of the year at a cost of $40,000. The equipment was depreciated using the double-declining balance method based on an estimated useful fe often years and an estimated esidual value of $780 a. What was the depreciation for the first year? b. Assuming the equipment was sold at the end of year 2 for $9,240, determine the gain or loss on the sale of the equipment. c. Journalize the entry to record the sale. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it It blank Previous