FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Joe purchased a delivery van for his business through an online auction. His winning bid for the van was $24,500. In addition, Jose incurred the following expenses before using the van: shipping cost of $650; paint to match the other fleet vehicles at a cost of $1,000; registration costs of $3,200. Which included $3,000 of sales tax and an annual registration fee of $200; wash and detailing for $50; and an engine tune-up for $250. What is Jose’s cost basis for the delivery van?
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