Server Solutions Paid $200,000 to Acquire Tabletz Inc

question 69

Multiple Choice

Server Solutions paid $200,000 to acquire Tabletz Inc., an electronic gadget-advertising website. At the time of the acquisition, Tabletz's balance sheet reported total assets of $200,000 and liabilities of $100,000. The fair market value of Tabletz's assets was $200,000. The fair market value of its liabilities was $100,000. How much goodwill did Server Solutions purchase as part of the acquisition of Tabletz?

• A)$200,000
• B)$50,000
• C)$100,000
• D)$150,000

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