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a. compute the cost of the semi-bus. ( 2 marks)
b. record the exchange transactions. (5 marks)
Requirement a
Fair value of buses exchanged | $47,000 |
Cash Paid | $10,000 |
Cost Of semi Bus | $57,000 |
Requirement b
General Journal | Debit($) | Credit($) |
Bus(semi) | $57,000 | |
Accumulated Depriciation- Buses(used) | $22,000 | |
Buses (used) | $67,000 | |
Gain on Disposal of buses*** | $2,000 | |
Cash | $10,000 |
*** Gain on disposal =$57,000 +$22,000 -$67,000 -$10,000 = $2,000
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