Meeker Inc. trades its used machine for a new model at Grand Inc.  The used machine has a book value of $8,000 (original cost of $12,000) and a fair value of $4,000.  The new model lists for $15,000. Meeker gives Grand a trade-in allowance of $7,000 for the used machine, $3,000 more than its fair value.

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Meeker Inc. trades its used machine for a new model at Grand Inc.  The used machine has a book value of $8,000 (original cost of $12,000) and a fair value of $4,000.  The new model lists for $15,000. Meeker gives Grand a trade-in allowance of $7,000 for the used machine, $3,000 more than its fair value. 

Prepare a journal entry for Meeker, assuming commercial substance.

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