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During the current year, Rayon Corporation disposed of two different assets. On January 1, prior to their disposal, the accounts reflected the following: Asset Original

During the current year, Rayon Corporation disposed of two different assets. On January 1, prior to their disposal, the accounts reflected the following:

Asset Original Cost Residual Value Estimated Life Accumulated Depreciation (straight-line)
Machine A $63,000 $11,300 6 years $25,850 (3 years)
Machine B 14,500 2,150 5 years 7,410 (3 years)

The machines were disposed of in the following ways:

  1. Machine A: Sold on January 2, for $39,000 cash.
  2. Machine B: On January 2, this machine was scrapped with zero proceeds (and zero cost of removal).

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1.&2. Prepare the journal entries related to the disposal of Machine A and Machine B on January 2 of the current year. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No Journal Entry Required" in the first account field.)

Machine A and Machine B are not options for the general entries so please record them as what you think the most logical way to record them is. Help is greatly appreciated!

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