Red Co. acquired 100% of Green, Inc. on January 1, 2012. On that date, Green had inventory with a book value of $42,000 and a fair value of $52,000. This inventory had not yet been sold at December 31, 2012. Also, on the date of acquisition, Green had a building with a book value of $200,000 and a fair value of $390,000. Green had equipment with a book value of $350,000 and a fair value of $280,000. The building had a 10-year remaining useful life and the equipment had a 5-year remaining useful life. How much total expense will be in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 related to the acquisition allocations of Green?

A.

$43,000.

B.

$33,000.

C.

$5,000.

D.

$15,000.

E.

0.

the answer is $ 15,000.00/ please explain how do we get this answer?