A company had a piece of equipment destroyed by a tornado. The equipment originally cost...

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A company had a piece of equipment destroyed by a tornado. The equipment originally cost $85,000 with accumulated depreciation of $60,000. The proceeds from the insurance company were $20,000. Should the company recognize a gain or a loss and for what amount?

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