What Amount of Goodwill Should Be Attributed to Perch at the Date

question 73

Multiple Choice

What amount of goodwill should be attributed to Perch at the date of acquisition?

• A) $150,000.
• B) $250,000.
• C) $ 0.
• D) $120,000.
• E) $170,000.

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