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February 1, 2018, Salisbury Company purchased land for the future factory location at a cost of $122,000

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February 1, 2018, Salisbury Company purchased land for the future factory location at a cost of $122,000.  The dilapidated building that was on the property was demolished so that construction could begin on the new factory building. The new factory was completed on November 1, 2018. Costs incurred during this period were:

Item

Amount

Demolition dilapidated building

$2,000

Architect Fees

$11,250

Legal Fees - for title search

$1,350

Interest During Active Construction Period

$5,025

Real estate transfer tax

$825

Construction Costs

$605,000

Using this information, how much should be recorded as the cost of the land?

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Salisbury CompanyCost of LandLand Cost$ 1,22,000.00Add: Cost of Demolition dilaplated building$       2,000.00Add: Legal fees for title search$       1,350.00Total cost of Land$ 1,25,350.00