Global Enterprises Has Spent $134,000 on Research Developing a New

Global Enterprises has spent $134,000 on research developing a new type of shoe.For this shoe to now be manufactured,the firm will need to expand into an empty building that it currently owns.The firm was offered $229,000 last week for that building.An additional $342,000 will be required for new equipment and building improvements.Labor and material costs are estimated at $4.98 per pair of shoes.Interest expense on the loan needed to finance the production of this new shoe will be $17,800 a year.Which one of these correctly identifies the sunk costs?

A) $229,000 value of the building
B) $134,000 for research
C) $229,000 value of the building plus $342,000 for new equipment and improvements
D) $17,800 for interest plus $134,000 for research
E) $229,000 for the building plus $134,000 for research