Bridgeport Company is constructing a building. Construction began on February 1 and was completed on December 31. Expenditures were $2,064,000 on March 1, $1,212,000 on June 1, and $3,017,300 on December 31.
Bridgeport Company borrowed $1,158,300 on March 1 on a 5-year, 12% note to help finance construction of the building. In addition, the company had outstanding all year a 10%, 5-year, $2,118,200 note payable and an 11%, 4-year, $3,544,100 note payable. Compute avoidable interest for Bridgeport Company. Use the weighted-average interest rate for interest capitalization purposes. (Round percentages to 2 decimal places, e.g. 2.51% and final answer to 0 decimal places, e.g. 5,275.)
Avoidable interest