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 the company paid $300,000 in addition to the old boat to acquire the new boat. If this transaction lacks commercial substance, what amount of gain or loss should be recorded on this exchange?

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 the company paid $300,000 in addition to the old boat to acquire the new boat. If this transaction lacks commercial substance, what amount of gain or loss should be recorded on this exchange? 



A. $0 gain or loss.
B. $40,000 gain.
C. $40,000 loss.
D. $60,000 loss
E. $100,000 loss.


Answer: A


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