Firm a Acquires Firm B When Firm B Has a Book

question 31

Multiple Choice

Firm A acquires Firm B when Firm B has a book value of assets of $155 million and a book value of liabilities of $35 million.Firm A actually pays $175 million for Firm B. This purchase would result in goodwill for Firm A equal to

• A) $175 million
• B) $155 million
• C) $120 million
• D) $55 million Book Value of B = $155 - $35 = $120; Firm A pays $175, goodwill = $175 - $120 = $55

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Identify the role and calculation of quota rent in quota-imposed markets.

Explain the effects of quotas on market inefficiencies and missed opportunities for consumers and producers.

Recognize different forms of quantity controls and their purposes in various markets.

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