At what amount should the new truck be recorded


On December 2, 2011, Part Company, which operates a furniture rental business, traded in a used delivery truck with a carrying amount of $5,400 for a new delivery truck having a list price of $16,000 and paid a cash difference of $7,500 to the dealer. The used truck had a fair value of $6,000 on the date of the exchange. The exchange has commercial substance. At what amount should the new truck be recorded on Part's books?

a. $10,600

b. $12,900

c. $13,500

d. $16,000

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