Mayer Delivery Co. had the following plant asset transactions during the year: 1. Assets discarded or sold:
Question:
Mayer Delivery Co. had the following plant asset transactions during the year:
1. Assets discarded or sold:
Jan. 1 Van #11, which had a cost of $8,800 and accumulated depreciation of $8,800, was discarded.
8 Van #7, which had a cost of $9,400 and accumulated depreciation of $9,000, was sold for $200.
14 Van #13, which had a cost of $7,600 and accumulated depreciation of $7,400, was sold for $250.
2. Assets exchanged or traded in:
Feb. 1 Van #8, which had a cost of $11,000 and accumulated depreciation of $8,800, was traded in for a new van (#20) with a fair market value of $13,000. The old van and $10,500 in cash were given for the new van.
9 Van #3, which had a cost of $7,500 and accumulated depreciation of $7,000, was traded in for a new van (#21) with a fair market value of $9,500. The old van and $9,200 in cash were given for the new van.
REQUIRED
Prepare general journal entries for the transactions.
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