Assuming that the exchange lacks commercial substance


Alamos Co. exchanged equipment and $18,300 cash for similar equipment. The book value and the fair value of the old equipment were $81,100 and $91,800, respectively.
Assuming that the exchange lacks commercial substance, Alamos would record a gain/(loss) of:

a. $(10,700).
b. $29,000.
c. $ 0.
d. $ 10,700.

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Accounting Basics: Assuming that the exchange lacks commercial substance
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