D is corrent because deeds generally consist of a legal conveyance of rights to use real property. Frequently the sales price is not even specified and the related mortgage acquisition costs are much less likely to be stated in the deed.
A is incorrect because canceled checks would provide verification of mortgage acquisition costs.
B is incorrect because examination of interest expense would relate to the mortgage acquisition costs.
C is incorrect because the closing statement would provide a detailed listing of the costs of acquiring the real property, including possible mortgage acquisition costs.
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