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Bower Corporation purchased a 70% interest in Stage Corporation on June 1, 2013 at a purchase price of $350,000. On June 1, 2013, the book values of Stage's assets and liabilities were equal to fair values. On June 1, 2013, Stage's stockholders' equity consisted of $290,000 of Common Stock and $210,000 of Retained Earnings. All cost-book differentials were attributed to goodwill.
During 2013, Stage earned $120,000 of net income, earned uniformly throughout the year and paid $6,000 of dividends on March 1 and another $6,000 on September 1.
-Preacquisition income for 2013 is
A) $50,000.
B) $35,000.
C) $44,000.
D) $36,000.
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