Question: QUESTION 1 ( 1 0 Marks ) Use the information provided below to answer the following questions: 1 . 1 Prepare the Asset Disposal account

QUESTION 1(10 Marks)
Use the information provided below to answer the following questions:
1.1 Prepare the Asset Disposal account in the general ledger of Popcon (Pty) Ltd. The account must be closed off. (6 Marks)
1.2 Calculate the depreciation for the financial year ended 28 February 2022 on the vehicle that was sold. (2 Marks)
1.3 Calculate the depreciation for the financial year ended 28 February 2023 on the vehicle that was purchased on 01 September 2022.(2 Marks)
INFORMATION
On 01 March 2022 the following balances, amongst others, appeared in the books of Popcon (Pty) Ltd:
\table[[Vehicles (at cost),R660000],[Accumulated depreciation on vehicles,R440000]]
On 01 March 2022 a vehicle (which was estimated to have a useful life of six years) that originally cost R240000 was sold on credit for R90000.
The accumulated depreciation on this vehicle amounted to R160000 on 01 March 2022. Depreciation is calculated on vehicles using the straight-line method. The financial year ended on 28 February 2023.
On 01 September 2022 a new vehicle (with a useful life of six years) was purchased for
R300000 cash.
QUESTION 1 ( 1 0 Marks ) Use the information

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