(Choose 1 answer)
A painting is offered for sale at $240,000 but is currently assessed at $215,000. The purchaser believes this painting worth $235,000 but ultimately purchases it for $225,000. According to historical cost principle, the purchaser records this painting at:
A. $240,000
B. $215,000
C. $235,000
D. $225,000
E. $230,000
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