Question

On October 31, 20X5, West Company received a condemnation award of $450,000 as compensation for the forced sale of a warehouse. On this date the warehouse, including the land on which it was situated, had a book value of $275,000. During December 20X5, West purchased a parcel of land for a new warehouse site at a cost of $125,000. West should report on its income statement for the year ended December 31, 20X5, a gain on condemnation of property of

Answer 1

$175,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculation to determine West should report on its income statement for the year ended December 31, 20X5, a gain on condemnation of property of

Using this formula

Gain on condemnation=Compensation for the forced sale-Book value

Let plug in the formula

Gain on condemnation=$450,000-$275,000

Gain on condemnation=$175,000

Therefore what should report on its income statement for the year ended December 31, 20X5, a gain on condemnation of property of $175,000