In year 0, Invention Partnership purchased a machine for $40,000 to use in its business. In year 3, Invention sold the machine for $35,000. Between the date of the purchase and the date of the sale, Invention depreciated the machine by $22,000.

Required:

a. What are the amount and character of the gain or loss Invention will recognize on the sale?

b. What are the amount and character of the gain or loss Invention will recognize on the sale if the sale proceeds were increased to $45,000?

c. What are the amount and character of the gain or loss Invention will recognize on the sale if the sale proceeds were decreased to $15,000?