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Problem 1 Lane Enterprises Ltd. purchased some new equipment with a list price of $ 75,000. The firm received a 5% discount for paying cash. Sales tax on the purchase was $ 4,500. The company also paid delivery charges of $ 820 and labor costs of $ 1,280 for installing the new equipment. Two additional workers were hired to operate the new machinery at an annual salary of $ 21,000 each. What amount should be recorded to the Equipment account for this purchase?
List price | 75000 | ||
Less: Discount | -3750 | =75000*5% | |
Sales tax | 4500 | ||
Delivery charges | 820 | ||
Labor costs | 1280 | ||
Equipment cost | 77850 | ||