A company decides to replace one of its production lines with new machin- ery. All the costs associated with the exercise are grouped together by the accountant in the same account, pending later analysis. The items appearing in the account after three months are:
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€
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Removal of old machinery
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2 800
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Installation of new power lines
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350
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Resurfacing factory floor
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825
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Purchase of new machines
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62 100
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Transport of machines to factory
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3 200
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Hire of crane to position new machines
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450
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Servicing after first month's production
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375
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Replacement of conveyor damaged in production
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580
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Engineer's fee to check installation
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250
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In addition to the above items, the payroll records show that the company's maintenance crew spent 300 hours on installing the machines. The usual charge-out for labour is €5.75 per hour.
Which of the above items should be part of the asset value of the new machinery?