Solivan Corp. incurred the following costs during the current year: Construction of preproduction prototypes $180,000
Testing in search of process alternatives 110,000
Design of tools, jigs, molds, and dies involving new technology 115,000
Engineering follow-through in an early phase of commercial production 80,000
Seasonal or other periodic changes to existing products 105,000

In its income statement, Solivan should report research and development expense of:

a. $295,000
b. $370,000
c. $405,000
d. $375,000

c. $405,000

Explanation:

Calculation of R$D Expenses to be report in Income statement

Construction of pre-production prototypes    $180,000

Testing in search of process alternatives       $110,000

Design of tools, jigs, molds, and dies              $115,000

involving new technology

Total R&D Expenses                                         $405,000

Note: Engineering follow-through in an early phase of commercial production & Seasonal or other periodic changes to existing products  are excluded from calculation of Research and Development Expenses.

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