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Alpha Company made a lump sum purchase of land, building, and equipment. The following were the appraised values of each element:
PP&E Element
Amount
Land
$10,000
Building 20,000
Equipment 30,000

Alpha paid $45,000 cash for the lump sum purchase. What value should be allocated to the following? (Enter only whole dollar values.)
1. Land
2. Building
3. Equipment

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The solution shows the method to allocate and account for individual assets upon lump sum purchase.

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Total appraised value = 10,000 + 20,000 + 30,000 = $60,000
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