INSOLVENT Corp. had the following data ascertained before liquidation: Total book value of the assets were P250,000. The book value of the inventories, P80,000 had an excess in the amount of P26,000 over its estimated

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INSOLVENT Corp. had the following data ascertained before liquidation: Total book value of the assets were P250,000. The book value of the inventories, P80,000 had an excess in the amount of P26,000 over its estimated fair value. The equipment’s estimated fair value had an excess in the amount of P2,500 over its book value of P120,000. Included in the book value of the assets was prepaid expenses of P18,000 which was considered worthless. Other assets not mentioned above have an estimated fair value which was P15,000 less than its book value. Total liabilities were P200,000. The accounts payable in the amount of P70,000 was secured by the inventories while the notes payable in the amount of P95,000 was secured by the equipment. Other liabilities not mentioned includes salaries and taxes in the amount of P12,500.

  What is the estimated loss on asset realization?

A.59,000

B.38,500

C.41,000

D.56,500

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