Brighton Logistics purchases a new cargo truck for $52,000. Additional costs include: • Sales tax: $4,100 Custom decals and branding: $1,600 Annual license registration fee: $280 . • Initial vehicle inspection: $300 What amount should Brighton record as the cost of the new truck?

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Brighton Logistics purchases a new cargo truck for $52,000.
Additional costs include:
•
Sales tax: $4,100
Custom decals and branding: $1,600
Annual license registration fee: $280
.
•
Initial vehicle inspection: $300
What amount should Brighton record as the cost of the new
truck?
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