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Question 1: In the first year of business, Newport Ltd purchased land for $5 million. In the second year, a reputable, independent property valuer's report shows that the value of the land is estimated at $2 million. Newport Ltd uses the revaluation method. What would be the journal entry to record this revaluation?
Select one:
a. Dr Loss on Revaluation $3,000,000 Cr Land $3,000,000
b. Dr Gain on Revaluation $3,000,000 Cr Land $3,000,000
c. Dr Land $3,000,000 Cr Loss on Revaluation $3,000,000
d. Dr Land $3,000,000 Cr Revaluation Surplus $3,000,000