Multiple Choice
Jones Company acquired Jackson Company for $2,000,000 cash.At that time, the fair value of recorded assets and liabilities was $1,500,000 and $250,000, respectively.If Jackson meets specified sales targets, Jones is required to pay an additional $200,000 in cash per the acquisition agreement.Jones estimates the probability of this to be 50%.The direct costs related to the acquisition were $50,000.What was the amount of the goodwill related to the acquisition?
A) $900,000
B) $950,000
C) $850,000
D) $750,000
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