Nielsen Cargo Company Recently Exchanged an Old Truck,which Cost $108,000

question 43

Multiple Choice

Nielsen Cargo Company recently exchanged an old truck,which cost $108,000 and was one-third depreciated,and paid $70,000 cash for a similar truck having a current fair value of $130,000.The exchange lacked commercial substance.At what amount should the truck be recorded on the books of Nielsen?

• A) $70,000
• B) $108,000
• C) $130,000
• D) $142,000

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