Princeton company acquired 75 percent of the common stock of sheffield corporation on december 31, 2011. on the date of acquisition, princeton held land with a book value of $150,000 and a fair value of $300,000; sheffield held land with a book value of $100,000 and fair value of $500,000. what amount would land be reported in the consolidated balance sheet prepared immediately after the combination?

consolidated balance sheet:

land 525,000

Explanation:

The Princeton's land will be valued at book value.

The Sheffield's land will be valued at market value as when Princeton acquired Sheffield the land was appraised at his market value.

So 500,000 x 75% = 375,000 land of Sheffield

Total land:

Princeton Land   150,000

Sheffield  Land  375,000  

              Total    525,000

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