Jacoby Co Owned a Controlling Interest in Trimble Inc

question 90

Multiple Choice

Jacoby Co. owned a controlling interest in Trimble Inc. Jacoby reported sales of $510,000 during 2021 while Trimble reported $300,000. Inventory costing $27,000 was transferred from Trimble to Jacoby (upstream) during the year for $54,000. Of this amount, 30% was still in ending inventory at year's end. Total receivables on the consolidated balance sheet were $115,000 at the first of the year and $158,000 at year-end. No intra-entity debt existed at the beginning or ending of the year. Using the direct approach, what is the consolidated amount of cash collected by the business from its customers?

• A) $688,500.
• B) $713,000.
• C) $799,000.
• D) $810,000.
• E) $907,000.

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