INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING
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Chapter 11, Problem 11.2MC
On January 1, Year 1, Bluebird Inc. borrowed $10 million at a rate of 9% for 5 years and began construction of its new regional office building. Bluebird has no other debt. During Year 1, Bluebird’s weighted-average accumulated construction expenditures totaled $3,750,000. What should Bluebird report as interest expense on its income statement for Year 1?
- a. $337,500
- b. $500,000
- c. $562,500
- d. $900,000
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