During the current year, Erwing Company exchanged an old packing machine, which cost P1, 200, 000
and was 50% depreciated, for another used machine and paid a cash difference of P160, 000. The fair
value of the old packaging machine was determined to be P700, 000.
1) What is the cost of the machine acquired in the exchange?
a) 860, 000
b) 700, 000
c) 760, 000
d) 540, 000
My Solution:
Fair value of the old packaging machine P700, 000
Cash paid 160, 000
Cost of the machine acquired P860, 000
2) What is the gain on exchange?
a) 540, 000
b) 100, 000
c) 60, 000
d) 0
My Solution:
Fair value of the old Packaging machine P 700, 000
CA- (1, 200, 000× 50%) (600, 000)
Gain on exchange P 100, 000