The total cost of $80,750 would be recorded as the amount or rather the cost of equipment. This is because according to GAAP ( Generally accepted accounting principles), all cost involved in acquiring a business asset including sales tax, insurance and so on should be reported in the balance sheet with a book value that is equal to the overall acquisition cost ( which in this case includes sales tax, insurance, installation and testing).
Social trends are the trends and habits of the consumers which they tend to display any product. It includes the data and information about the behavior of the customers and their communication related to the product they purchase. The trends of the consumers help the business to flourish more effectively among the consumers.