Protective Corporation Acquired 70 Percent of the Common Shares and 60

question 11

Multiple Choice

Protective Corporation acquired 70 percent of the common shares and 60 percent of the preferred shares of Safety Corporation at underlying book value on January 1,20X6.At that date,the fair value of the noncontrolling interest in Safety's common stock was equal to 30 percent of the book value of its common stock.Safety's balance sheet at the time of acquisition contained the following balances:
The preferred shares are cumulative and have an 8 percent annual dividend rate and are three years in arrears on January 1,20X6.All of the $10 par value preferred shares are callable at $12 per share.During 20X6,Safety reported net income of $80,000 and paid no dividends.
-Based on the information provided,what is the book value of the common stock on January 1,20X6?

• A)$390,000
• B)$420,000
• C)$446,000
• D)$490,000

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