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When a depreciable asset is sold:

a gain arises if the sales proceeds exceed the net book value.
a loss arises if the sales proceeds exceed the net book value.
any cash received results in a gain.
depreciation expense is adjusted so there is no gain or loss.

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The solution explains the impact of a sale of a depreciable asset.

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