Titanium Company acquired a building valued at $250,000 for property tax purposes in exchange for 17,500 shares of $5 par common stock. The stock is selling for $12 per share. At what amount should the building be recorded?

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Titanium Company acquired a building
valued at $250,000 for property tax
purposes in exchange for 17,500 shares
of $5 par common stock. The stock is
selling for $12 per share. At what
amount should the building be
recorded?
Transcribed Image Text:Titanium Company acquired a building valued at $250,000 for property tax purposes in exchange for 17,500 shares of $5 par common stock. The stock is selling for $12 per share. At what amount should the building be recorded?
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