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On January 1, Jarel acquired 80 percent of the outstanding voting stock of Suarez for $260...

On January 1, Jarel acquired 80 percent of the outstanding voting stock of Suarez for $260,000 cash consideration. The remaining 20 percent of Suarez had an acquisition-date fair value of $65,000. On January 1, Suarez possessed equipment (5-year life) that was undervalued on its books by $25,000. Suarez also had developed several secret formulas that Jarel assessed at $50,000. These formulas, although not recorded on Suarez’s financial records, were estimated to have a 20-year future life.

As of December 31, the financial statements appeared as follows:

 

Jarel

Suarez

Revenues

$ (300,000)

$(200,000)

Cost of goods sold

140,000

80,000

Expenses

20,000

10,000

 Net income

$ (140,000)

$(110,000)

Retained earnings, 1/1 

$ (300,000)

$(150,000)

Net income

(140,000)

(110,000)

Dividends paid 

-0-

-0-

 Retained earnings, 12/31 

$ (440,000)

$(260,000)

Cash and receivables

$ 210,000

$ 90,000

Inventory

150,000

110,000

Investment in Suarez

260,000

-0-

Equipment (net)

440,000

300,000

 Total assets

$ 1,060,000

$ 500,000

Liabilities

$ (420,000)

$(140,000)

Common stock

(200,000)

(100,000)

Retained earnings, 12/31

(440,000)

(260,000)

 Total liabilities and equities

$(1,060,000)

$(500,000)

During the year, Jarel bought inventory for $80,000 and sold it to Suarez for $100,000. Of these goods, Suarez still owns 60 percent on December 31.

What is the consolidated total for inventory at December 31? 

a. $240,000.

b.  $248,000.

c. $250,000.

d. $260,000.

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