Mini Corp. acquires a patent from Maxi Co. in exchange for 2,500 shares of Mini Corp.'s $5 par value common stock and $75,000 cash. When the patent was initially issued to Maxi Co., Mini Corp.'s stock was selling at $7.50 per share. When Mini Corp. acquired the patent, its stock was selling for $9 a share. Mini Corp. should record the patent at what amount? a. $87,500 b. $93,750 c. $97,500 d. $75,000

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Mini Corp. acquires a patent from Maxi Co. in exchange for 2,500 shares of
Mini Corp.'s $5 par value common stock and $75,000 cash. When the patent
was initially issued to Maxi Co., Mini Corp.'s stock was selling at $7.50 per
share. When Mini Corp. acquired the patent, its stock was selling for $9 a
share. Mini Corp. should record the patent at what amount?
a. $87,500
b. $93,750
c. $97,500
d. $75,000
Transcribed Image Text:Mini Corp. acquires a patent from Maxi Co. in exchange for 2,500 shares of Mini Corp.'s $5 par value common stock and $75,000 cash. When the patent was initially issued to Maxi Co., Mini Corp.'s stock was selling at $7.50 per share. When Mini Corp. acquired the patent, its stock was selling for $9 a share. Mini Corp. should record the patent at what amount? a. $87,500 b. $93,750 c. $97,500 d. $75,000
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