Problem 8-6A Disposal of plant assets LO C1, P1, P2

[The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Onslow Co. purchased a used machine for $240,000 cash on January 2. On January 3, Onslow paid $10,000 to wire electricity to the machine and an additional $2,000 to secure it in place. The machine will be used for six years and have a $28,800 salvage value. Straight-line depreciation is used. On December 31, at the end of its fifth year in operations, it is disposed of.

Problem 8-6A Part 3

3. Prepare journal entries to record the machines disposal under each separate situation: (a) it is sold for $21,000 cash; (b) it is sold for $84,000 cash; and (c) it is destroyed in a fire and the insurance company pays $31,500 cash to settle the loss claim.