INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING
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ISBN: 9780136946694
Author: GORDON
Publisher: RENT PEARS
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Chapter 11, Problem 11.1MC
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To identify: The correct option.
Given information:
Purchase price of land is $750,000.
Legal fees are $32,000.
Title guarantee insurance is $15,000.
Cost to clear timber is $18,000.
Proceed from sale of timber is $7,000.
Excavation cost is $20,000.
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