Book value and the fair value of the old equipment


Alamos Co. exchanged equipment and $17,500 cash for similar equipment. The book value and the fair value of the old equipment were $81,500 and $91,300, respectively. Assuming that the exchange has commercial substance, Alamos would record a gain/(loss) of:

1. $27,300

2. $0

3. $9,800

4. $(9,800)

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Accounting Basics: Book value and the fair value of the old equipment
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