Question: EC exchanged an old widget-making machine (Model A) that originally cost $46,000 (accumulated amortization, $37,400) plus $10,000 cash for an improved widget-making machine (model B)

EC exchanged an old widget-making machine (Model A) that originally cost $46,000 (accumulated amortization, $37,400) plus $10,000 cash for an improved widget-making machine (model B) owned by IC. IC originally acquired the Model B machine for $77,000 (accumulated amortization to date, $42,000). EC's machine has a current market value of $5,000 and IC's has a current market value of $20,000. These are similar assets. EC should record the cost of the Model B widget-making machine acquired at:

a.

$20,000

b.

$17,600

c.

$18,560

d.

$15,000

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