Why were merchants prevented from from serving in the government in china prior to the song dynasty

They were considered the lowest members of society for engaging in trade. confucianism condemned the practice of making a profit. the merchants were mobile and wealthy. these traits were thought to be dangerous so they were not allowed to own property or serve in government.

A. $12,000 B. $34,000 C. $125,000 D. $137,000

The depreciable basis of the equipment is $137,000,option D

Explanation:

The depreciable basis of the equipment is the initial cost of the equipment to be recognized as asset ,which consists of the original purchase price of $125,000,the shipping cost of $7,000,set-up and testing cost of $5,000.

The annual labor cost of running the equipment is not part of the initial cost as it is an annual expense to be recognized directly in income statement as payroll cost.

Depreciable basis=$125,000+$7,000+$5,000=$137,000