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    Question

    A company purchased machinery worth ₹50,00,000 on

    01-04-2021. The company provides depreciation at 10% per annum on Written Down Value method. On 01-10-2023, the machine was sold for ₹30,00,000. Compute the profit or loss on sale of asset.
    A ₹5,00,000 Profit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B ₹3,00,000 Profit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C ₹4,50,000 Loss Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D ₹6,00,000 Loss Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E ₹8,50,000 Loss Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    WDV after 2 years (2021–23): ₹50,00,000 × (0.9)^2 = ₹40,50,000. Depreciation for Apr–Sept 2023 (6 months @ 10% on ₹40,50,000) = ₹2,02,500. Book value on 01-10-2023 = ₹38,47,500. Sale value = ₹30,00,000 → Loss = ₹8,47,500 (rounding, ≈ ₹8.5 lakh as per options).

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