McGuire Company acquired 90 percent of Hogan Company on January 1, 2019, for $234,000 cash. This amo

McGuire Company acquired 90 percent of Hogan Company on January 1, 2019, for $234,000 cash. This amount is reflective of Hogan’s total acquisition-date fair value. Hogan's stockholders' equity consisted of common stock of $160,000 and retained earnings of $80,000. An analysis of Hogan's net assets revealed the following:

Book Value Fair Value Buildings (10-year life) $ 10,000 $ 8,000 Equipment (4-year life) 14,000 18,000 Land 5,000 12,000

Any excess consideration transferred over fair value is attributable to an unamortized patent with a useful life of 5 years.

The acquisition value attributable to the noncontrolling interest at January 1, 2019 is:

Multiple Choice

$23,400.

$24,000.

$24,900.

$26,000.

$20,000.