On January 3, 20X9, Jane Company Acquired 75 Percent of Miller

question 7

Multiple Choice

On January 3, 20X9, Jane Company acquired 75 percent of Miller Company's outstanding common stock for cash. The fair value of the noncontrolling interest was equal to a proportionate share of the book value of Miller Company's net assets at the date of acquisition. Selected balance sheet data at December 31, 20X9, are as follows:

-Based on the preceding information,what amount will Jane Company report as common stock outstanding in its consolidated balance sheet at December 31,20X9?

• A) $120,000
• B) $180,000
• C) $156,000
• D) $264,000

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