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According to the cost principle, land that was originally acquired for $85,000 is offered for sale at $150,000, is assessed for tax purposes at $95,000, is recognized by its purchasers as easily being worth $140,000, and is sold for $137,000, the land should be recorded in the purchaser's books at?

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$137000 is the answer

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Pretty sure thats the answer $137,000
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