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30 August, 10:29

Advanced Automotive pays $ 320 comma 000 for a group purchase of land, building, and equipment. At the time of acquisition, the land has a current market value of $ 70 comma 000 , the building's current market value is $ 35 comma 000 , and the equipment's current market value is $ 245 comma 000. Prepare a schedule allocating the purchase price of $ 320 comma 000 to each of the individual assets purchased based on their relative market values, then journalize the lump-sum purchase of the three assets. The business signs a note payable for the purchase price.

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  1. 30 August, 10:51
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    Advanced Automotive

    Allocation of Historical Cost

    Land = $64,000

    Building = $32,000

    Equipment = $224,000

    Journal Entries

    Dr - Property, Plant and Equipment - $320,000

    Cr - Account Payable - $320,000

    Explanation:

    Workings

    Land = $70,000 * ($320,000/$350,000) = $64,000

    Building = $35,000 * ($320,000/$350,000) = $32,000

    Equipment = $245,000 * ($320,000/$350,000) = $225,000
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