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question 31

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer questions
On January 1, 2013, Pamela Company purchased 75% of the common stock of Snicker Company.Separate balance sheet data for the companies at the combination date are given below: Determine below what the consolidated balance would be for each of the requested accounts on January 2, 2013.
-What is the amount of consolidated retained earnings?

• A)$204,000
• B)$209,250
• C)$260,250
• D)$279,000

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