On January 1, 20X1, Como Company purchased 45% of the outstanding common shares of the Lite Company for $200,000. The net assets of Lite Company totaled $400,000. The inventory had a book value of $100,000 and a fair value of $120,000. Excess cost attributable to inventory is written off in 20X1. During 20X1, Lite Company earned $200,000 and declared a dividend of $40,000 for the year.

The amount of the excess cost over book value attributable to inventory written off in 20X1 is:

$9,000.

$7,500.

$3,000.

$4,500.