Prime Company acquired 100 percent of the voting common shares of Standard Video Corporation, its bitter rival, by issuing bonds with a par value and fair value of $150,000. Immediately prior to the acquisition, Prime reported total assets of $500,000, liabilities of $280,000, and stockholders' equity of $220,000. At that date, Standard Video reported total assets of $400,000, liabilities of $250,000, and stockholders' equity of $150,000. Included in Standard's liabilities was an account payable to Prime in the amount of $20,000, which Prime included in its accounts receivable.Based on the preceding information, what amount of stockholders' equity was reported in the consolidated balance sheet immediately after acquisition?
A. $350,000
B. $370,000
C. $150,000
D. $220,000
Answer: D
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