Perch Co. acquired 80% of the common stock of Float Corp. for $1,600,000. The fair value of Float's net assets was $1,850,000, and the book value was $1,500,000. The noncontrolling interest shares of Float Corp. are not actively traded. What is the dollar amount of noncontrolling interest that should appear in a consolidated balance sheet prepared at the date of acquisition?

a.

$350,000.

b.

$300,000.

c.

$400,000.

d.

$370,000.