Pace Corporation acquired 100 percent of Spin Company's common stock on January 1, 20X9. Balance sheet data for the two companies immediately following the acquisition follows:ItemPaceCorporationSpinCompanyCash $30,000   $25,000  Accounts Receivable  80,000    40,000  Inventory  150,000    55,000  Land  65,000    40,000  Buildings and Equipment  260,000    160,000  Less: Accumulated Depreciation  (120,000)   (50,000) Investment in Spin Company Stock  150,000       Total Assets $615,000   $270,000  Accounts Payable  $45,000    $33,000  Taxes Payable  20,000    8,000  Bonds Payable  200,000    100,000  Common Stock  50,000    20,000  Retained Earnings  300,000    109,000  Total Liabilities and

Stockholders' Equity $615,000   $270,000  At the date of the business combination, the book values of Spin's net assets and liabilities approximated fair value except for inventory, which had a fair value of $60,000, and land, which had a fair value of $50,000. The fair value of land for Pace Corporation was estimated at $80,000 immediately prior to the acquisition.Based on the preceding information, what is the differential associated with the acquisition?

A. $21,000
B. $6,000
C. $10,000
D. $15,000


Answer: A

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