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On December 31, 2018, M Co acquired 100% ownership of S Co. On that date, S reported assets and liabilities with book values of $300,000 and $100,000, respectively, common stock outstanding of $50,000, and retained earnings of $150,000. The book values and fair values of S assets and liabilities were same except for inventories which had increased by $5,000

Based on the preceding information,what amount of goodwill will be reported if the acquisition price was