On January 1, 20X9, Pirate Corporation acquired 80 percent of Sea-Gull Company's common stock for $160,000 cash. The fair value of the noncontrolling interest at that date was determined to be $40,000. Data from the balance sheets of the two companies included the following amounts as of the date of acquisition:  Pirate Corp.Sea-Gull Corp.Cash $60,000   $20,000  Accounts Receivable  80,000    30,000  Inventory  90,000    40,000  Land  100,000    40,000  Buildings and Equipment  200,000    150,000  Less: Accumulated Depreciation  (80,000)   (50,000) Investment in Sea-Gull Corp.  160,000       Total Assets $610,000   $230,000             Accounts Payable $110,000   $30,000  Bonds

Payable  95,000    40,000  Common Stock  200,000    40,000  Retained Earnings  205,000    120,000  Total Liabilities and Equity $610,000   $230,000  At the date of the business combination, the book values of Sea-Gull's net assets and liabilities approximated fair value except for inventory, which had a fair value of $45,000, and land, which had a fair value of $60,000.Based on the preceding information, what amount of total assets will be reported in the consolidated balance sheet prepared immediately after the business combination?

A. $840,000
B. $720,000
C. $825,000
D. $865,000


Answer: B

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