On February 1, 2012, Nelson Corporation purchased a parcel of land as a factory site for $250,000. An old building on the property was demolished, and construction began on a new building which was completed on November 1, 2012. Costs incurred during this period are listed below:
Demolition of old building $ 20,000Architect's fees 35,000Legal fees for title investigation and purchase contract 5,000Construction costs 1,290,000(Salvaged materials resulting from demolition were sold for $10,000.)
Nelson should record the cost of the land and new building, respectively, as:
a. $275,000 and $1,315,000.
b. $260,000 and $1,330,000.
c. $260,000 and $1,325,000.
d. $265,000 and $1,325,000.