A vehicle which cost R100 000 and on which the accumulated depreciation is R60 000 on  31 December 2020 (Year-end) is sold on the 31 March 2021 for R45 000 to Mr Hamilton. It was agreed that he would pay 50% in cash and the balance on the 30 June 2021. Depreciation is written off at 20% per annum using the diminishing balance method. The entity is not registered for VAT.    Required:    Prepare all the journal entries to record the disposal of the vehicle on 31 March 2021.

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A vehicle which cost R100 000 and on which the accumulated depreciation is R60 000 on  31 December 2020 (Year-end) is sold on the 31 March 2021 for R45 000 to Mr Hamilton. It was agreed that he would pay 50% in cash and the balance on the 30 June 2021. Depreciation is written off at 20% per annum using the diminishing balance method. The entity is not registered for VAT. 
 
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Prepare all the journal entries to record the disposal of the vehicle on 31 March 2021. 
Journal narrations are required. Document numbers are not required. 

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