Pinata Corporation Acquired an 80% Interest in Smackem Inc

Multiple Choice

Pinata Corporation acquired an 80% interest in Smackem Inc.for $130,000 on January 1,2011,when Smackem had Capital Stock of $125,000 and Retained Earnings of $25,000.Assume the fair value and book value of Smackem's net assets were equal on January 1,2011.Pinata's separate income statement and a consolidated income statement for Pinata and Subsidiary as of December 31,2011,are shown below. Smackem's separate income statement must have reported net income of

A) $13,750.
B) $14,750.
C) $15,750.
D) $15,250.