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question 12

Multiple Choice

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On March 1, 2017, Mauritania Ltd.purchased land for $270,000 cash, which they intend to use for their new head office.Construction on the office building began on March 1.The following expenditures were incurred for construction: The office building was completed and ready for occupancy on July 1.To help pay for construction, Mauritania borrowed $360,000 on March 1, 2017 on a 9%, three-year note payable.Other than this note, the only other debt outstanding during 2017 was a $150,000, 10%, six-year note payable dated January 1, 2016.
-The weighted-average accumulated expenditures on the construction project during 2017 were

• A)$1,467,000.
• B)$348,000.
• C)$258,000.
• D)$156,000.

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Definitions:

Substituting a New Contract

Replacing an existing contract with a new one, which extinguishes the obligations under the original contract.

Mutual Consideration

In contract law, mutual consideration is the exchange of value or promises between parties that is a requisite for the formation of a binding contract.

Past-due Undisputed Debt

A debt that is acknowledged by the debtor but has not been paid by the agreed-upon due date.

Promisor

An entity or individual who makes a promise to perform a certain action or duty within a contract.