Answer:
<em>$25,000</em>
Explanation:
Plus corporation acquired 90% of Side Corporation for $180,000 cash.
Net income = $30,000
Dividend for 3 years = $10,000
Common stock outstanding = $100,000
Retained earnings = $60,000
Fair value = $20,000
Book value of land = $30,000
Market value of land = $35,000
Book value of equipment = $50,000
Market value of equipment = $60,000
Required:
Find the increase in the fair value of patents held by Side Corporation.
To find the increase in the fair value of patents, use:
Increase in fair value = Fair value of corporation - Total value without patent.
Where
Fair value = $180,000 + $20,000 = $200,000
Total value without patent = common stoc(100,000) + retained earnings(60,000) + equipment adjustment($60,000 - $50,000 = $10,000) + land adjustment($35,000 - $30,000= $5,000) =
$100,000 + $60,000 + $10,000 + $5,000 = $175,000
Therefore,
Increase = Fair value of corporation($200,000) - Total value without patent($175,000) = $25,000
The increase in the fair value of patents held by Side Corporation is $25,000
