Castle Co Ltd Is Working on Three Research Projects

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Multiple Choice

Castle Co Ltd is working on three research projects.Project Jonah is government-sponsored research on synthesising currently available research results on the possible triggers of asthma attacks.Project Beta involves researching the genetic tags associated with heart disease based on the genome project.A test to identify the predisposition to heart disease in children has been developed and will be on the market in 2013.Since 2011 research and development expenditures on this project are applied development costs only.Project Sigma is cutting edge research being conducted to try and discover a means of 'disassembling' molecules and then 'reassembling' them in their original form.The company hopes that this work will lay the basis for future dreams of teleportation as a method of transport.Details of expenditures and recoverable amounts expected beyond a reasonable doubt at this time are: What is the total research and development deferral for each project as at the end of the year 2012?

• A) Jonah: $15 000; Beta $90 000; Sigma $0
• B) Jonah: $20 000; Beta $50 000; Sigma $30 000
• C) Jonah: $15 000; Beta $70 000; Sigma $50 000
• D) Jonah: $0; Beta $90 000; Sigma $0

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