Play Company acquired 70 percent of Screen Corporation's shares on December 31, 20X5, at underlying book value of $98,000. At that date, the fair value of the noncontrolling interest was equal to 30 percent of the book value of Screen Corporation. Screen's balance sheet on January 1, 20X8, contained the following balances: Cash$50,000   Accounts Payable$40,000 Accounts Receivable 35,000   Bonds Payable 100,000 Inventory 40,000   Common Stock 50,000 Buildings and Equipment 300,000   Additional Paid-In Capital 75,000 Less: Accumulated Depreciation (100,000)  Retained Earnings 60,000 Total Assets$325,000   Total Liabilities and Equities$325,000 On January 1, 20X8, Screen acquired 5,000 of its own $2 par value common shares from Nonaffiliated Corporation for $6

per share.Based on the preceding information, in the consolidating entry needed in preparing a consolidated balance sheet immediately following the acquisition of shares, Investment in Screen stock will be credited for:

A. $165,625.
B. $185,000.
C. $155,000.
D. $135,625.


Answer: D

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