The balance in the vehicles account in the ledger of Smeg Limited was R1 250 000 on 01 January 2023. A vehicle, with a cost price of R375 000 and accumulated depreciation of R300 000, is planned to be sold for R62 500 on 30 June 2023. A new vehicle with a cost price of R625 000 will be purchased to replace it on the same day. The total depreciation on vehicles for 2023 is estimated to be R312 500. What will be the carrying value of the vehicles in the pro forma statement of financial position as at 31 December 2023? OA. R1 500 000 OB. R1 550 000 OC. R1 187 500 OD. R1 487 500 Previous page

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The balance in the vehicles account in the ledger of Smeg Limited was R1 250 000 on 01 January 2023. A vehicle, with a cost
price of R375 000 and accumulated depreciation of R300 000, is planned to be sold for R62 500 on 30 June 2023. A new vehicle
with a cost price of R625 000 will be purchased to replace it on the same day. The total depreciation on vehicles for 2023 is
estimated to be R312 500. What will be the carrying value of the vehicles in the pro forma statement of financial position as at
31 December 2023?
OA. R1 500 000
OB. R1 550 000
OC. R1 187 500
OD. R1 487 500
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Transcribed Image Text:The balance in the vehicles account in the ledger of Smeg Limited was R1 250 000 on 01 January 2023. A vehicle, with a cost price of R375 000 and accumulated depreciation of R300 000, is planned to be sold for R62 500 on 30 June 2023. A new vehicle with a cost price of R625 000 will be purchased to replace it on the same day. The total depreciation on vehicles for 2023 is estimated to be R312 500. What will be the carrying value of the vehicles in the pro forma statement of financial position as at 31 December 2023? OA. R1 500 000 OB. R1 550 000 OC. R1 187 500 OD. R1 487 500 Previous page
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