Capitalization of interest.

On March 1, Steven Co. began construction of a small building. The following expenditures were incurred for construction:

March 1 $ 75,000 April 1 $ 74,000

May 1 180,000 June 1 270,000

July 1 100,000

The building was completed and occupied on July 1. To help pay for construction $50,000 was borrowed on March 1 on a 12%, three-year note payable. The only other debt outstanding during the year was a $500,000, 10% note issued two years ago.

Instructions (a) Calculate the weighted-average accumulated expenditures.

(b) Calculate avoidable interest.