Jackie Fox owns and operates Platinum Transport Co. During the past year, Jackie incurred the following costs related to an 18-wheel truck: Classify each of the costs as a capital expenditure or a revenue expenditure. Costs 1. Changed engine oil. Installed a television in the sleeping compartment of the truck. Installed a wind deflector on top of the cab to increase fuel mileage. 4. Modified the factory-installed turbo charger with a special-order kit designed to add 50 more horsepower to the engine performance. 5. Replaced a headlight that had burned out. 2.

Jackie Fox owns and operates Platinum Transport Co. During the past year, Jackie incurred the following costs related to an 18-wheel truck: Classify each of the costs as a capital expenditure or a revenue expenditure. Costs 1. Changed engine oil. Installed a television in the sleeping compartment of the truck. Installed a wind deflector on top of the cab to increase fuel mileage. 4. Modified the factory-installed turbo charger with a special-order kit designed to add 50 more horsepower to the engine performance. 5. Replaced a headlight that had burned out. 2.

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