Equipment with an estimated market value of $27,113 is offered for sale at $45,619. The equipment is acquired for $15,304 in cash and a note payable of $20,994 due in 30 days. The amount used in the buyer's accounting records to record this acquisition is a.$42,417 b.$15,304 c.$36,298 d.$27,113

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  1. Equipment with an estimated market value of $27,113 is offered for sale at $45,619. The equipment is acquired for $15,304 in cash and a note payable of $20,994 due in 30 days. The amount used in the buyer's accounting records to record this acquisition is

    a.$42,417
    b.$15,304
    c.$36,298
    d.$27,113
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Assets means the resources which is owned by business and used in business for earning profits.

Assets as always recorded at cost as per HISTORICAL COST CONCEPT and depreciation should be deducted from it to find out the book value of assets.

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