Prime Company acquired 100 percent of the voting common shares of Standard Video Corporation, its bitter rival, by issuing bonds with a par value and fair value of $150,000. Immediately prior to the acquisition, Prime reported total assets of $500,000, liabilities of $280,000, and stockholders' equity of $220,000. At that date, Standard Video reported total assets of $400,000, liabilities of $250,000, and stockholders' equity of $150,000. Included in Standard's liabilities was an account payable to Prime in the amount of $20,000, which Prime included in its accounts receivable. Based on the preceding information, what amount of total liabilities was reported in the consolidated balance sheet immediately after acquisition? Multiple Choice A. $280,000 B. $530,000 C. $660,000 D. $500,000
Prime Company acquired 100 percent of the voting common shares of Standard Video Corporation, its bitter rival, by issuing bonds with a par value and fair value of $150,000. Immediately prior to the acquisition, Prime reported total assets of $500,000, liabilities of $280,000, and
A. $280,000
B. $530,000
C. $660,000
D. $500,000
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