Question: 1 . 3 REQUIRED Study the information provided below and answer the following questions: 1 . 3 . 1 Prepare the Asset Disposal account in

1.3
REQUIRED
Study the information provided below and answer the following questions:
1.3.1 Prepare the Asset Disposal account in the general ledger. Close off the account.
(4 marks)
1.3.2 Calculate the balance in the Accumulated depreciation for vehicles account as at 29 February 2024.
(3 marks)
1.3.3 Calculate the profit or loss on the disposal, if the vehicle was sold on 31 August 2023(instead of 01 March 2023).
(3 marks)
INFORMATION
On 01 March 2023(the beginning of the financial year) the following balances, amongst others, appeared in the ledger of Munster Stores:
On 01 March 2023 a vehicle was sold for R70000 cash. The vehicle was purchased on 01 March 2020 for R200000 and the accumulated depreciation on it amounted to R120000 on 01 March 2023. The vehicle was expected to have a useful life of five years. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method.
Depreciation on the remaining (unsold) vehicles amounted to R100000 for the year ended 29 February 2024.
1 . 3 REQUIRED Study the information provided

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