. Equipment was acquired at the beginning of the year at a cost of $75,000. The equipm depreciated using the straight-line method estimated residual value of $7,500. based upon an estimated useful life of 6 years and an 75, a) What was the depreciation expense for the first year? b) Assuming the equipment was sold at the end of the second year for $59,000, determine the gain or loss on sale of the equipment. Journalize the entry to record the sale c)