On january 1, 2021, the company obtained a $3 million construction loan with a 12% interest rate. assume the $3 million loan is not specifically tied to construction of the building. the loan was outstanding all of 2021 and 2022. the company’s other interest-bearing debt included two long-term notes of $5,400,000 and $7,400,000 with interest rates of 6% and 8%, respectively. both notes were outstanding during all of 2021 and 2022. interest is paid annually on all debt. the company’s fiscal year-end is december 31.
required: 1. calculate the amount of interest that mason should capitalize in 2021 and 2022 using the weighted-average method.2. what is the total cost of the building? 3. calculate the amount of interest expense that will appear in the 2021 and 2022 income statements.