On 1 January 20X5 a company purchased some plant. The invoice showed $ Cost of plant 48,000 Delivery to factory 400 One year warranty covering breakdown during 20X5 800 49,200 Modifications to the factory building costing $2,200 were necessary to enable the plant to be installed. What amount should be capitalised for the plant in the company's records?

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On 1 January 20X5 a company purchased some plant.

The invoice showed

$

Cost of plant 48,000

Delivery to factory 400

One year warranty covering breakdown during 20X5 800

49,200

Modifications to the factory building costing $2,200 were necessary to enable the plant to be installed.

What amount should be capitalised for the plant in the company's records?

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