On September 1, 2019, Pelican Ltd exchanged 10,000 ordinary shares held in treasury for a used machine. The treasury shares were acquired by Pelican at a cost of P40 per share, and are accounted for under the cost method.  On the date of the exchange, the ordinary shares had a fair value of P55 per share (the shares were originally issued at P30 per share). As a result of this exchange, Pelican's total equity will increase by     P100,000. P400,000. P150,000. P550,000.

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On September 1, 2019, Pelican Ltd exchanged 10,000 ordinary shares held in treasury for a used machine. The treasury shares were acquired by Pelican at a cost of P40 per share, and are accounted for under the cost method.  On the date of the exchange, the ordinary shares had a fair value of P55 per share (the shares were originally issued at P30 per share). As a result of this exchange, Pelican's total equity will increase by
 
 
P100,000.
P400,000.
P150,000.
P550,000.
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