Scissor Corporation holds assets with a fair value of $150,000 and a book value of $125,000 and liabilities with a book value and fair value of $50,000. What balance will be assigned to the noncontrolling interest in the consolidated balance sheet if Paper Company pays $90,000 to acquire 75 percent ownership in Scissor and goodwill of $20,000 is reported?
A. $20,000
B. $30,000
C. $40,000
D. $50,000
Answer: B
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