Question

Based upon the following data, what is the cost of the land? Land purchase price $196,981 Broker's commission 18,718 Payment for the demolition and removal of existing building 3,885 Cash received from the sale of materials salvaged from the demolished building 500.

Answer 1

Answer:

$219,084

Explanation:

The cost of the land to be recorded includes the purchase price of the land as well as other cost incurred in the process of making the land available for use.

Any amount received as a result of this purchase in form of rebates and discounts will be deducted from the cost.

Hence the cost of the land

= $196,981 + $18,718 + $3,885 - $500

= $219,084