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The Balance Sheet of Meat Co

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The balance sheet of Meat Co. reflects current assets of $6,000, net fixed assets of $8,400, current liabilities of $1,800, long-term debt of $1,100, and equity of $11,500. The balance sheet of Loaf Inc. shows current assets of $2,000, net fixed assets of $3,300, current liabilities of $900, long-term debt of $500, and equity of $3,900. Suppose the fair market value of Loaf's fixed assets is $4,100 versus the $3,300 book value shown. Meat pays $5,200 for Loaf and raises the needed funds through an issue of long-term debt. Assume the purchase method of accounting is used. The post-merger balance sheet of Meat Co. will have total debt of ________ and total equity of ________.


A) $1,600; $11,500
B) $1,600; $15,400
C) $10,200; $15,400
D) $9,500; $11,500
E) $14,500; $15,400

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