When Jolt Co. acquired 75% of the common stock of Yelts Corp., Yelts owned land with a book value of $70,000 and a fair value of $100,000. What amount should have been reported for the land in a consolidated balance sheet at the acquisition date?    A.  $ 52,500.  B.  $ 70,000.  C.  $ 75,000.  D.  $ 92,500.  E. $100,000.

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When Jolt Co. acquired 75% of the common stock of Yelts Corp., Yelts owned land with a book value of $70,000 and a fair value of $100,000.

What amount should have been reported for the land in a consolidated balance sheet at the acquisition date?

 
  •  A. 

    $ 52,500.

  •  B. 

    $ 70,000.

  •  C. 

    $ 75,000.

  •  D. 

    $ 92,500.

  •  E. $100,000.
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