In October 20X5, Pollock Company exchanged a used packaging machine having a book value of $240,000 for a new machine and paid a cash difference of $30,000. The market value of the used packaging machine was determined to be $280,000. The exchange had commercial substance. In its income statement for the year ended December 31, 20X5, how much gain should Pollock recognize on this exchange?

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