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Refer to this data for questions 16-21 Positivism Corporation paid $150,000 for an 30% interest in Science Tech Corporation on January 1, 20X1 when the

Refer to this data for questions 16-21

Positivism Corporation paid $150,000 for an 30% interest in Science Tech Corporation on January 1, 20X1 when the stockholders' equity of Science Tech consisted of $200,000 capital stock and $160,000 retained earnings. The following assets of Science Tech had fair values different from their book values when Positivism acquired its interest:

Book Value

Fair Value

Inventories (sold in 20X1)

$ 50,000

$ 60,000

Equipment (8-year life at the time of combination)

Bonds Payable (matures 12/31/X5)

600,000

(500,000)

640,000

(525,000)

During 20X1, Science Techs reported net income was $50,000 and dividends declared and paid were $10,000.

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