On January 1 2017, George Company purchased a new building. George paid $25,000 as a down payment and issued a long-term note to finance the balance. The note, which carries an interest rate of 4%, requires George to make annual payments of $55,000 for six years, with the first payment due on December 31, 2017.

What amount should George record as the cost of the new building (rounded to the nearest whole dollar)?

Select one:

a. None of the above

b. 330,000

c. 308,074

d. 313,316

e. 288,316