Pete Purchased 100% of the Common Stock of the Sanburn

question 30

Short Answer

Pete purchased 100% of the common stock of the Sanburn Company on January 1, 20X1, for $500,000. On that date, the stockholders' equity of Sanburn Company was $380,000. On the purchase date, inventory of Sanburn Company, which was sold during 20X1, was understated by $20,000. Any remaining excess of cost over book value is attributable to patent with a 20-year life. The reported income and dividends paid by Sanburn Company were as follows: Using the cost method, which of the following amounts are correct?

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good versus what they actually receive, measured above the supply curve.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded equals the quantity supplied, reaching a state of balance where there are no surplus or shortage.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive, reflecting gains from trade.

Price Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on the maximum price that can be charged for a product or service.