On february 1 2010 edwards corporation purchased a parcel


On February 1, 2010, Edwards Corporation purchased a parcel of land as a factory site for $50,000. It demolished an old building on the property, and began construction on a new building that was completed on October 2, 2010. Costs incurred during this period are:

Demolition of old building .................... $ 4,000
Architect's fees ....................... 20,000
Legal fees for title investigation and purchase contract ......... 2,000
Construction costs ....................... 500,000
The company sold salvaged materials resulting from the demolition for $3,000.

Required:
At what amount should Edwards record the cost of the land and the new building, respectively?

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