Question

Endor Fishing Company exchanged an old boat for a new one. The old boat had a cost of $260,000 and accumulated depreciation of $200,000. The new boat had an invoice price of $400,000. Endor received a trade in allowance of $100,000 on the old boat, which meant they paid $300,000 in addition to the old boat to acquire the new boat. What amount of gain or loss should be recorded on this exchange? (The exchange lacks commercial substance.)
A. $0 gain or loss
B. $40,000 gain
C. $40,000 loss
D. $60,000 loss
E. $100,000 loss

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