Mary Limited acquired the identifiable assets and liabilities of Joan Limited. The items acquired are: equipment $296 000; inventories $160 000; accounts receivable $90 000 (fair value $104 000); patents $60 000; accounts payable $80 000. The net assets were acquired for consideration of $530 000. The difference on acquisition is:   a.

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Mary Limited acquired the identifiable assets and liabilities of Joan Limited. The items acquired are: equipment $296 000; inventories $160 000; accounts receivable $90 000 (fair value $104 000); patents $60 000; accounts payable $80 000.

The net assets were acquired for consideration of $530 000. The difference on acquisition is:

 

a.

Goodwill of $10 000

b.

Goodwill of $170 000

c.

Gain on bargain purchase of $10 000

d.

Gain on bargain purchase of $156 000

e.

Goodwill of $4 000

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