Pinata Corporation Acquired an 80% Interest in Smackem Inc

question 28

Multiple Choice

Pinata Corporation acquired an 80% interest in Smackem Inc.for $130,000 on January 1,2014,when Smackem had Capital Stock of $125,000 and Retained Earnings of $25,000.Assume the fair value and book value of Smackem's net assets were equal on January 1,2014.Pinata's separate income statement and a consolidated income statement for Pinata and Subsidiary as of December 31,2014,are shown below. Noncontrolling
Smackem's separate income statement must have reported net income of

• A)$13,750.
• B)$14,750.
• C)$15,750.
• D)$15,250.

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