More than 10 years ago, Electric Company bought five "plants" used to generate electricity which they sell. The "plants" were purchased for $400 million dollars. The "plants" has a fair market value of $500 million dollars. The "plants" could probably be sold today for $550 million dollars (according to the company real estate expert). Applying GAAP, these "plants" should be reported as Assets on today's Balance Sheet at what amount?

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