On January 2, 2011, Pare Co. purchased 75% of Kidd Co.s outstanding common stock. On that date, the fair value of the 25% noncontrolling interest was $35,000. During 2011, Kidd had net income of $20,000. Selected balance sheet data at December 31, 2011, is as follows:

Pare Kidd Total assets $420,000 $180,000 Liabilities $120,000 $60,000 Common stock 100,000 50,000 Retained earnings 200,000 70,000 $420,000 $180,000 During 2011 Pare and Kidd paid cash dividends of $25,000 and $5,000, respectively, to their shareholders. There were no other intercompany transactions.

. In its December 31, 2011 consolidated statement of retained earnings, what amount should Pare report as dividends paid?

a. $ 5,000

b. $25,000

c. $26,250

d. $30,000

e. $35,000.

In Pares December 31, 2011 consolidated balance sheet, what amount should be reported as noncontrolling interest in net assets?

a. $30,000

b. $35,000

c. $38,750

d. $40,000

e. $48,000

In its December 31, 2011 consolidated balance sheet, what amount should Pare report as common stock?

a. $ 50,000

b. $100,000

c. $137,500

d. $150,000

e. $158,000