Amos, Inc. puchased land for $55,000 cash. They also incurred commissions of $ 1,650, property taxes of $6,000, and title insurance of $500. The $6,000 in property taxes includes $4,000 in back taxes paid by Amos, Inc. on behalf of the seller and $ 2,000 due for the current year after the purchase date. Amos also paid a contractor $ 10,000 to tear down a dilapidated building on the property. The capitalized cos of the land is: A. $61, 150 B. $73, 150 C .$ 71, 150 D. $70,650

Amos, Inc. puchased land for $55,000 cash. They also incurred commissions of $ 1,650, property taxes of $6,000, and title insurance of $500. The $6,000 in property taxes includes $4,000 in back taxes paid by Amos, Inc. on behalf of the seller and $ 2,000 due for the current year after the purchase date. Amos also paid a contractor $ 10,000 to tear down a dilapidated building on the property. The capitalized cos of the land is: A. $61, 150 B. $73, 150 C .$ 71, 150 D. $70,650

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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