Interest to capitalize $

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Meriter Company began construction of a new building during 2025. The building is expected to be
completed on December 31, 2025. During 2025, payments to the contractor are $500,000 on
January 4, $300,000 on May 1, and $420,000 on October 1. Meriter has secured a construction loan
of $500,000 at 6% interest on January 4, 2025. The company also has $10,000,000 in 9% bonds
outstanding in 2026 and 2025. What is the interest amount to capitalize?
Interest to capitalize
$
Transcribed Image Text:Meriter Company began construction of a new building during 2025. The building is expected to be completed on December 31, 2025. During 2025, payments to the contractor are $500,000 on January 4, $300,000 on May 1, and $420,000 on October 1. Meriter has secured a construction loan of $500,000 at 6% interest on January 4, 2025. The company also has $10,000,000 in 9% bonds outstanding in 2026 and 2025. What is the interest amount to capitalize? Interest to capitalize $
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