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( ### 1 7 ) No chat gpt answers & don't copy from chegg or else I'll give 5 downvotes Company A acquires 9 0

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Company A acquires 90% of Company B for $500,000.
At the date of acquisition, Company B's identifiable assets have a fair value of $400,000, and liabilities have a fair value of $150,000.
What amount of goodwill should be recorded from this transaction?
A) $0
B) $50,000
C) $150,000
D) $250,000

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