Question

Chambersburg Corp Between 2016 and 2017, Chambersburg sold some equipment that had an original cost of $57,500 . Which statement is most likely true concerning transactions that must have occurred during the period?
a. Chambersburg also purchased additional equipment during the year.
b. The selling price of the equipment sold was reported with net sales.
c. The equipment that was sold had a book value of $12,500.
d. The equipment sold had not been reported with Chambersburg's property, plant and equipment.

Answer 1

Answer:

Detailed Question lifted from google:

Use the information presented below for Chambersburg Corp for 2017 and

2016 to answer the questions that follow. Chambersburg uses the straight-line depreciation method. 2017 2016 Property, plant, and equipment $ 250,000 $190,000 Accumulated depreciation 100,000 85,000 Depreciation expense 62,500 47,500 Net sales 1,000,000 900,000 Average Total assets 625,000 475,000 Refer to the information for

Chambersburg Corp Between 2016 and 2017, Chambersburg sold some equipment that had an original cost of $57,500 . Which statement is most likely true concerning transactions that must have occurred during the period?

a. Chambersburg also purchased additional equipment during the year.

b. The selling price of the equipment sold was reported with net sales.

c. The equipment that was sold had a book value of $12,500.

d. The equipment sold had not been reported with Chambersburg's property, plant and equipment.

The only applicable answer based on the question is A, Chambersburg also purchased additional equipment during the year.

Explanation:

A. Between 2016 and 2017 Property, plant, and equipment increased by $60,000 (which is $250,000 minus $190,000)

B. Between 2016 and 2017 Depreciation expense on Property, plant, and equipment increased by $15,000 (which is $62,500 minus $47,500)

Meaning attributable depreciation to the new addition to PPE of $60,000 is actually $15,000.