Cooper Ltd

Multiple Choice

Cooper Ltd. acquired 70% of the common shares of Effy Ltd. at January 2, 20X1. At December 31, 20X3, Effy sold a machine to Cooper for $180,000. Effy had purchased the machine a few years earlier for $250,000. At the time of sale to Cooper, the machine had a carrying value of $150,000 and a remaining useful life of six years.
- Both companies do not claim depreciation for assets purchased in the second half of the year. For Cooper's December 31, 20X3, separate-entry financial statements, what net book value should be shown for the machine?

A) $125,000
B) $150,000
C) $180,000
D) $250,000