Based on the preceding information, what is the fair value of the noncontrolling interest at the time of acquisition?     $47,813     $57,500     $60,000      $45,000

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On July 1, 20X8, Pair Logic Corporation acquires 75 percent of Systems Inc. common stock for its underlying book value. At the time of acquisition, the fair value of the noncontrolling interest is equal to its proportionate share of book value of Systems. On January 1, 20X8 Systems reported common stock of $100,000 and retained earnings of $130,000. For the year 20X8, Systems reports the following items:

 

Before
 Combination
 (January 1 to
 June 30)

After
 Combination
 (July 1 to
 December 31)

Sales

$

150,000

160,000

Cost of Goods Sold

 

90,000

93,000

Depreciation Expense

 

20,000

20,000

Other Expenses

 

15,000

17,000

Net Income

 

25,000

30,000

Dividends

 

15,000

18,000

 

Based on the preceding information, what is the fair value of the noncontrolling interest at the time of acquisition?

   

$47,813

   

$57,500

   

$60,000

   

 $45,000

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