On June 30, 2021, Coco Inc. incurred a P2,000,000 net loss from disposal of a business segment. Also on the same date, Lakatan Inc. paid P800,000 for property taxes assessed for the calendar year 2021. What total amount should be included in the determination of the net income or loss for the six-month interim period ended June 30, 2021? A. 2,400,000 B. 2,000,000 C. 1,600,000 D. 800,000
Depreciation Methods
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Depreciation Accounting
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On June 30, 2021, Coco Inc. incurred a P2,000,000 net loss from disposal of a business segment. Also on the same date, Lakatan Inc. paid P800,000 for property taxes assessed for the calendar year 2021.
What total amount should be included in the determination of the net income or loss for the six-month interim period ended June 30, 2021?
A. 2,400,000
B. 2,000,000
C. 1,600,000
D. 800,000
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