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Patterson Company pays $262,500 for equipment expected to last four years and have a $30,0...

Patterson Company pays $262,500 for equipment expected to last four years and have a $30,000 salvage value. Prepare journal entries to record the following costs related to the equipment.

1. During the second year of the equipment’s life, $21,000 cash is paid for a new component expected to increase the equipment’s productivity by 10% a year.


2. During the third year, $5,250 cash is paid for normal repairs necessary to keep the equipment in good working order.


3. During the fourth year, $13,950 is paid for repairs expected to increase the useful life of the equipment from four to five years.

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