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What is the amount to be capitalized when repairs or improvements that significantly increase the value of an asset have been incurred but the fair value of the property is not determinable?
a. The actual amount incurred for repairs or improvements
b. The excess of the cost of the asset over the actual amount of repairs or improvements
c. The excess of the actual repairs or improvements over the cost of the asset.
d. No amount should be capitalized
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