Calaveras Tire exchanged equipment for two pickup trucks. The book value and fair value of the equipment were $20,000 (original cost of $65,000 less accumulated depreciation of $45,000) and $17,000, respectively. To equalize fair values, Calaveras paid $8,000 in cash. Assume the exchange has commercial substance.

At what amount will Calaveras value the pickup trucks?

How much gain or loss will the company recognize on the exchange?

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Pickup trucks Fair value of machinery plus cash paid 17000 ... View the full answer