Petunia Corporation acquired 90 percent of the stock of Spring Company on January 1, 20X2, for $360,000. At that date, the fair value of the noncontrolling interest was $40,000. Spring's balance sheet contained the following amounts at the time of the combination: Cash$20,000  Accounts Payable$25,000 Accounts Receivable 60,000  Bonds Payable 75,000 Inventory 70,000  Common Stock 100,000 Buildings and Equipment (net) 350,000  Retained Earnings 300,000 Total Assets$500,000  Total Liabilities & Equity$500,000   During each of the next three years, Spring reported net income of $70,000 and paid dividends of $20,000. On January 1, 20X4, Petunia sold 3,000 shares of Spring's $5 par value shares for $90,000 in cash. Petunia used the fully adjusted equity method in

accounting for its ownership of Spring Company.Based on the preceding information, in the journal entry recorded by Petunia for the sale of shares

A. Investment in Spring Stock will be credited for $90,000.
B. Investment in Spring Stock will be credited for $75,000.
C. Additional Paid-in Capital will be credited for $9,000.
D. Cash will be credited for $90,000.


Answer: B

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