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Pacific Inc. acquires all of the voting stock of Skye Company for $360 in cash. Skyes balance sheet at the date of acquisition is as

Pacific Inc. acquires all of the voting stock of Skye Company for $360 in cash. Skyes balance sheet at the date of acquisition is as follows:

Skye Company
Assets Liabilities & equity
Current assets $ 75 Current liabilities $ 80
Land, buildings & equipment, net 1,580 Long-term liabilities 1,500
Capital stock 100
Retained earnings 5
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (10)
Treasury stock (20)
Total assets $1,655 Total liabilities & equity $1,655

Skyes land, buildings & equipment have a fair value of $1,000. Skyes other assets and liabilities are reported at amounts that approximate fair value. Skye has unreported identifiable intangibles with a fair value of $350 that meet the criteria for capitalization. On the date of acquisition consolidation working paper, what is the effect of eliminating entry (R) on Investment in Skye?

Select one:

a. Debit of $135

b. Credit of $285

c. Debit of $230

d. Credit of $135

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