In 2014, Parker Company purchased land for $115,000 at a time when the land was appraised at $120,000. In 2017, Parker Company had the land appraised, and its value was estimated to be $210,000. Also during 2017, another company offered Parker $175,000 for the parcel of land. When the balance sheet is prepared at the end of 2017, at what dollar amount should the land be reported? $115.000 $120,000 $175,000 Ⓒ$210,000

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In 2014, Parker Company purchased land for $115,000 at a time when the land was appraised at
$120,000. In 2017, Parker Company had the land appraised, and its value was estimated to be
$210,000. Also during 2017, another company offered Parker $175,000 for the parcel of land.
When the balance sheet is prepared at the end of 2017, at what dollar amount should the land
be reported?
$115.000
$120,000
$175,000
$210,000
Transcribed Image Text:Question 14 In 2014, Parker Company purchased land for $115,000 at a time when the land was appraised at $120,000. In 2017, Parker Company had the land appraised, and its value was estimated to be $210,000. Also during 2017, another company offered Parker $175,000 for the parcel of land. When the balance sheet is prepared at the end of 2017, at what dollar amount should the land be reported? $115.000 $120,000 $175,000 $210,000
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