DBC Ltd Recently Paid $4,000,000 for 60% of JKL Ltd's

question 6

Multiple Choice

DBC Ltd recently paid $4,000,000 for 60% of JKL Ltd's equity. JKL Ltd had total assets of $6,500,000 and liabilities of $1,300,000. What amount of goodwill on consolidation will DBC Ltd record?

• A)$2,700,000
• B)$880,000
• C)$1,200,000.
• D)$100,000.

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