Merchant Company purchased land for a building site. The costs associated with the property were:   Purchase price $ 188,000 Real estate commissions 16,300 Legal fees 2,100 Expenses of clearing the land 3,300 What is the total recorded cost of the land?  Mutiple Choice $192,100   $206,400   $188,000   $209,700   $204,300

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Merchant Company purchased land for a building site. The costs associated with the property were:
 

Purchase price $ 188,000
Real estate commissions 16,300
Legal fees 2,100
Expenses of clearing the land 3,300


What is the total recorded cost of the land?

 Mutiple Choice

  • $192,100

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    $206,400

  •  

    $188,000

  •  

    $209,700

  •  

    $204,300

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