West Company acquired 60 percent of Solar Company for $300,000 when Solar’s book value was $400,000. The newly comprised 40 percent noncontrolling interest had an assessed fair value of $200,000. Also at the acquisition date, Solar had a trademark (with a 10-year life) that was undervalued in the financial records by $60,000. Also, patented technology (with a 5-year life) was undervalued by $40,000. Two years later, the following figures are reported by these two companies (stockholders’ equity accounts have been omitted):
| West Company Book Value | Solar Company Book Value | Solar Company Fair Value |
Current assets | $620,000 | $300,000 | $320,000 |
Trademarks | 260,000 | 200,000 | 280,000 |
Patented technology | 410,000 | 150,000 | 150,000 |
Liabilities | (390,000) | (120,000) | (120,000) |
Revenues | (900,000) | (400,000) |
|
Expenses | 500,000 | 300,000 |
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Investment income | Not given |
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What is the consolidated net income before allocation to the controlling and noncontrolling interests?
a. $400,000.
b. $486,000.
c. $491,600.
d. $500,000.
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