Hoover Company acquired Burgess Company for $1,200,000 cash. The fair value of Burgess' assets was $1,040,000, and the company had liabilities of $60,000. How much goodwill did Hoover Company acquire in the purchase?

A. $60,000
B. $1,200,000
C. $220,000
D. $1,040,000


Answer: C

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