On January 1, 2024, a company began construction of an automated cattle feeder system. The system was finished and ready for use on September 30, 2025. Expenditures on the project were as follows: January 1, 2024 $ 200,000 September 1, 2024 $ 300,000 December 31, 2024 $ 300,000 March 31, 2025 $ 300,000 September 30, 2025 $ 200,000 The company borrowed $750,000 on a construction loan at 12% interest on January 1, 2024. This loan was outstanding throughout the construction period. The company had $4,500,000 in 9% bonds payable outstanding in 2024 and 2025. Interest (using the specific interest method) capitalized for 2025 was: $86,805. $87,875. $67,500. $104,625.

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On January 1, 2024, a company began construction of an automated cattle feeder system. The system was finished and ready for use on September 30, 2025. Expenditures on the project were as follows:

January 1, 2024 $ 200,000
September 1, 2024 $ 300,000
December 31, 2024 $ 300,000
March 31, 2025 $ 300,000
September 30, 2025 $ 200,000

The company borrowed $750,000 on a construction loan at 12% interest on January 1, 2024. This loan was outstanding throughout the construction period. The company had $4,500,000 in 9% bonds payable outstanding in 2024 and 2025.

Interest (using the specific interest method) capitalized for 2025 was:

$86,805.

$87,875.

$67,500.

$104,625. 

 

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