Answer:
B) A debit entry to accumulated depreciation amounting to $22,500.
Explanation:
Based on the data provided,
Using the straight-line method, annual depreciation is calculated as ($45,000 - $5,000)/8 = $5,000 per year.
Over a period of 4 years, depreciation totals $5,000
4 = $20,000
For the 5th year, the depreciation for 6 months is $5,000/2 = $2,500
The cumulative depreciation by July 1 of Year 5 equals $20,000 + $2,500 = $22,500
The book value of the equipment at the time of sale stands at $45,000 - $22,500 = $22,500
The equipment was sold for $20,000
The profit or loss from the sale is calculated as $20,000 - $22,500 = - $2,500
Consequently, there is a loss of $2,500
Therefore, options c and d are not valid choices.
Moreover, any cash received from the sale is recorded as a debit, making option a incorrect as well.
The total accumulated depreciation equals $22,500
Thus, the appropriate journal entry includes a debit to accumulated depreciation for the amount of $22,500.
Therefore, option b is valid.