The balance in the equipment account is $28,650,000, and the balance in the accumulated depreciation-equipment account is

Question:

The balance in the equipment account is $28,650,000, and the balance in the accumulated depreciation-equipment account is $16,430,000.
a. What is the book value of the equipment?
b. Does the balance in the accumulated depreciation account mean that the equipment's loss of value is $16,430,000? Explain. Discuss.