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question 5

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer question(s) below.

On January 1, 2014, Punch Corporation purchased 80% of the common stock of Soopy Co. Separate balance sheet data for the companies at the acquisition date (after the acquisition) are given below:

-What amount of total liabilities will be reported?

• A)$206,000
• B)$278,400
• C)$319,600
• D)$348,000

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