Question: The table below is an extract from the assets side of balance sheet of PQR Limited as on 3 1 - March - 2 0

The table below is an extract from the assets side of balance sheet of PQR Limited as on 31-
March-2011.
Motor Vehicles: 500,000
Accumulated Depreciation 100,000
400,000
On 30 September 2011 the company sold the old Motor Vehicle for `425,000. This Motor
Vehiclewas purchased on 1-April 2009 for `500,000 and the estimated life was expected to be 10
years. The company purchased a new Motor Vehicle on 1 January 2012 for `600,000 and the
expected life of the new Motor Vehicle was expected to be 10 years.
Show the relevant entriesrelating to Motor Vehicles - original cost, accumulated depreciation,
depreciation expenses and profit/loss on sale of assets, in the income statement for the year ending
31 March 2012 and in the balance sheet as on 31 March 2012. You are not required to show cash
changes during the year.

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