The Following Information Applies to Questions 41-45

question 34

Multiple Choice

The following information applies to Questions 41-45
On January 1, 20X6, Polka Co. (Polka) and Strauss Co. (Strauss) had condensed balance sheets as follows:
On January 2, 20X6, Polka borrowed $90,000 and used the proceeds to acquire 90% of the outstanding common shares of Strauss. This debt is payable in ten equal annual principal and accrued interest payments beginning December 30, 20X6. On the acquisition date, the fair value of Strauss was $100,000, and the excess cost of the investment over Strauss's carrying amount of acquired net assets should be allocated 60% to inventory and 40% to goodwill.
-Current assets on the January 2,20X6,consolidated balance sheet should be:

• A) $79,000
• B) $120,000
• C) $90,000
• D) $96,000

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Definitions:

Compensation

The total amount of the monetary and non-monetary pay provided to an employee by an employer in return for work performed as required.

Market Equilibrium

A situation in which the quantity of a product demanded by consumers equals the quantity supplied by producers, leading to a stable price.

Demand Curve

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Supply Curve

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