Entries for Sale of Fixed Asset Equipment acquired on January 8 at a cost of $172,160 has an estimated useful life of 19 years, has an estimated residual value of $7,050, and is depreciated by the straight-line method. a. What was the book value of the equipment at December 31 the end of the fourth year? $ 137,400 Feedback b. Assume that the equipment was sold on April 1 of the fifth year for $128,312. 1. Journalize the entry to record depreciation for the three months until the sale date. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. Round your answers to the nearest whole dollar if required. Depreciation Expense-Equipment 2,172.5 x Accumulated Depreciation Equipment 2,172.5 Feedback Check My Work The depreciation account of the fixed asset being sold or discarded needs to be updated to reflect the months of use in the year it is being discarded or sold. The straight-line method of depreciation calculates the amount of depreciation to be recognized each year. 2. Journalize the entry to record the sale of the equipment. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. Do not round intermediate calculations. Cash 128,312 Accumulated Depreciation-Equipment 36,932.5 X Loss on Sale of Equipment 6,915.5 Equipment 172,160