Answer:
$200,000
Explanation:
Asset is recorded in the books on a value of the consideration paid at the time to acquire the asset. In this question the building is purchased by issuing $200,000 (10,000 shares x $20) value of shares.So, the building should be recorded at a value of $200,000 in the books.
The Journal Entry for the transaction is as follow:
Dr. Building $200,000
Cr. Common Stock (10,000 x $4) $40,000
Cr. Add-in-Capital common stock ($200,000-$40,000) $160,000
