Carriage Transport Company purchased 5 trucks at the cost  of `Rs.` 2,00,000 each  on on
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Date: 2021-11-11

Carriage Transport Company purchased 5 trucks at the cost  of `Rs.` 2,00,000 each  on on April 01, 2011. The company writes off depreciation @ `20%` p.a. on original cost and closes its books on December 31, every year. On October 01, 2013, one of the trucks is involved in an accident and is completely destroyed. Insurance company has agreed to pay `Rs.` 70,000  in full settelment of the calim. On the same date the company purchased a second hand truck for `Rs.` 1,00,000 and spent `Rs.` 20,000 on its overhauling.  Prepare truck account and provision for depreciation account for the three years ended on December 31, 2013. Also give truck account if truck disposal account is prepared.