On January 2, 2018, Randy Corporation acquired a track of land that is to be sold in the ordinary conduct of business. The purchase price of the property of P50 million was paid in cash and a total transaction costs of P500,000 related to the acquisition of the property was also paid at a later date. The land was subdivided into 2,000 lots (200 square meter for every lot) for an additional cost of P5,500,000. On December 31, 2018, the market value of the lot was P1,500 per square meter.
On January 2, 2018, Randy Corporation acquired a track of land that is to be sold in the ordinary conduct of business. The purchase price of the property of P50 million was paid in cash and a total transaction costs of P500,000 related to the acquisition of the property was also paid at a later date. The land was subdivided into 2,000 lots (200 square meter for every lot) for an additional cost of P5,500,000. On December 31, 2018, the market value of the lot was P1,500 per square meter.
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