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A company purchases machinery for ₹10 lakhs and incurs ₹1 lakh on its installation. The accountant records the total ₹11 lakhs under the fixed asset head. However, a junior accountant argues that the installation should be treated as a revenue expense. Considering the nature of the transaction and accounting principles, how should this cost be classified?
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