Apha Limited Acquired the Net Assets of Beta Limited

question 25

Multiple Choice

Apha Limited acquired the net assets of Beta Limited. Alpha Limited provided an item of equipment as part of the consideration. The fair value of the equipment was $26 000. It cost $40 000 and had a carrying amount of $24 000. Which of the following entries appropriately reflects the gain or loss on the equipment?

• A) DR Loss on sale $2000
• B) CR Loss on sale $2000
• C) CR Gain on sale $2000
• D) Dr Gain on sale $2000.

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Definitions:

Disposable Income

The disposable income households have for expenditures and savings, post-income taxation.

C + I

A formula component in macroeconomics representing total private consumption (C) plus total private investment (I).

MPS

The marginal propensity to save, which is the fraction of an additional unit of income that is saved rather than spent.

Expected Rate of Profit

The anticipated return on investment, representing the gain or loss compared to the initial investment amount.