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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. Skye’s balance sheet at the date of acquisition is as follows:

                                
Skye Company
Assets Liabilities & equity 
Current assets$ 75Current liabilities$ 80
Land, buildings & equipment, net1,580Long-term liabilities1,500
  Capital stock100
  Retained earnings5
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss(10)
  Treasury stock(20)
Total assets$1,655Total liabilities & equity$1,655

 

Skye’s land, buildings & equipment have a fair value of $1,000. Skye’s 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, eliminating entry (R) includes a debit to goodwill in the amount of:

Select one:

a. $285

b. $505

c. $495

d. $515

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