Land Was Purchased to Be Used as the Site for the Construction

Multiple Choice

Land was purchased to be used as the site for the construction of a plant. A building on the property was sold and removed by the buyer so that construction on the plant could begin. The proceeds from the sale of the building should be

A) classified as other income.
B) deducted from the cost of the land.
C) netted against the costs to clear the land and expensed as incurred.
D) netted against the costs to clear the land and amortized over the life of the plant.