At the beginning of the current year, EZE Company reported land P3,200,000 and building P7,500,000. During the current year, the following transactions occurred: A piece of land was acquired for P1,600,000. To be able to acquire the land, P200,000 was paid to a real estate agent, and P100,000 was incurred to clear the land. During the course of clearing the land, timber and gravel were recovered and sold for P75,000   A second piece of land with a building was acquired for P5,400,000. The appraiser valued the land at P2,000,000 and the building at P1,000,000. Shortly after acquisition, the building was demolished at a cost of P100,000. A new building was constructed at a cost of P5,000,000 plus excavation fee P80,000, architect fee P120,000 and building permit P70,000.

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At the beginning of the current year, EZE Company reported land P3,200,000 and building P7,500,000. During the current year, the following transactions occurred:

  • A piece of land was acquired for P1,600,000. To be able to acquire the land, P200,000 was paid to a real estate agent, and P100,000 was incurred to clear the land. During the course of clearing the land, timber and gravel were recovered and sold for P75,000

 

  • A second piece of land with a building was acquired for P5,400,000. The appraiser valued the land at P2,000,000 and the building at P1,000,000. Shortly after acquisition, the building was demolished at a cost of P100,000. A new building was constructed at a cost of P5,000,000 plus excavation fee P80,000, architect fee P120,000 and building permit P70,000.

 

  • A third piece of land was acquired for P2,000,000 and was held for undetermined use.

What total cost of land should be reported under property, plant and equipment?

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10,625,000
8,725,000
10,425,000
8,625,000
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