A company purchased land for $90,000 cash. Real estate brokers' commission was $5,000 and $7,000 was spent for demolishing an old building on the land before construction of a new building could start. Under the cost principle, the cost of land would be recorded at

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The cost of land includes all expenditures necessary to acquire the land and prepare it for its intended use. This includes the purchase price, brokers' commission, and costs for demolishing an old building. Therefore, the total cost is $90,000 + $5,000 + $7,000 = $102,000.

A Company Purchased Land for $90,000 Cash