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Pace Company purchased 20,000 of the 25,000 shares of Saddler Corporation for $527,800. On January 3, 2014, the acquisition date, Saddler Corporations capital stock and

Pace Company purchased 20,000 of the 25,000 shares of Saddler Corporation for $527,800. On January 3, 2014, the acquisition date, Saddler Corporation’s capital stock and retained earnings account balances were $493,300 and $99,300, respectively.

The following values were determined for Saddler Corporation on the date of purchase:




Book Value
Fair Value
Inventory
$50,500
$69,200
Other current assets
197,800
197,800
Marketable securities
98,300
123,100
Plant and equipment
294,000
325,200


(a) Prepare the entry on the books of Pace Company to record its investment in Saddler Corporation. (If no entry is required, select "No Entry" for the account titles and enter 0 for the amounts. Credit account titles are automatically indented when the amount is entered. Do not indent manually.)

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