On March 1, 2017, Crane Company acquired real estate, on which it planned to construct a small office building, by paying $86,500 in cash. An old warehouse on the property was demolished at a cost of $9,500; the salvaged materials were sold for $1,960. Additional expenditures before construction began included $1,460 attorney’s fee for work concerning the land purchase, $5,150 real estate broker’s fee, $8,960 architect’s fee, and $15,300 to put in driveways and a parking lot. (a) Determine the amount to be reported as the cost of the land. Cost of land $Enter the cost of the land in dollars

Adog whistle manufacturer's factory was located near a residential area. the manufacturer used the most effective methods for testing its whistles, but it was impossible to completely soundproof the testing area. a breeder of champion show dogs bought some property near the factory and raised and trained her dogs there. although the whistles were too high-pitched to be perceived by human ears, they could be heard by the breeder's dogs. consequently, the dogs often were in a constant state of agitation. in a suit by the breeder against the manufacturer, what is the likely outcome? response - correct a the breeder will prevail on a trespass theory, because the sound waves are entering onto the breeder's property. b the breeder will prevail on a nuisance theory, because the sound of the whistles is a substantial interference with the breeder's use of her land. c the breeder will not prevail, because the sound of the whistles is not a substantial interference with the breeder's use of her land. d the breeder will not prevail, because the manufacturer has acted reasonably in testing its whistles.