In December 20x8, the Aliz Co. purchased land for P300,000. The land was held until December 20x9, when it was sold for P400,000. The historical cost/constant peso statement of profit or loss for the year ended December 31, 20x9, should include how much gain or loss on this sale?

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  • In December 20x8, the Aliz Co. purchased land for P300,000. The land was held until December 20x9, when it was sold for P400,000. The historical cost/constant peso statement of profit or loss for the year ended December 31, 20x9, should include how much gain or loss on this sale?
  • At both the beginning and the end of the year, Mary Co.'s monetary assets exceeded monetary liabilities by P3,000,000. On January 1, the general price level was 125. On December 31, the general price level was 150. How much was Mary's purchasing power loss on net monetary items during the year?
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