The Following Information Applies to Questions 29-31

question 52

Multiple Choice

The following information applies to Questions 29-31
On January 1, 20X6, Climber Corporation acquired 90 percent of Wisden Corporation for $180,000 cash. Wisden reported net income of $30,000 and dividends of $10,000 for 20X6, 20X7, and 20X8. On January 1, 20X6, Wisden reported common stock outstanding of $100,000 and retained earnings of $60,000, and the fair value of the noncontrolling interest was $20,000. It held land with a book value of $30,000 and a market value of $35,000 and equipment with a book value of $50,000 and a market value of $60,000 at the date of combination. The remainder of the differential at acquisition was attributable to an increase in the value of patents, which had a remaining useful life of five years. All depreciable assets held by Wisden at the date of acquisition had a remaining economic life of five years. Climber uses the equity method in accounting for its investment in Wisden.
-Based on the preceding information,the increase in the fair value of patents held by Wisden is:

• A) $20,000
• B) $25,000
• C) $15,000
• D) $5,000

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