The following information applies to Questions 21-26
On December 31, 20X8, X Company acquired controlling ownership of Y Company. A consolidated balance sheet was prepared immediately. Partial balance sheet data for the two companies and the consolidated entity at that date follow:
During 20X8, X Company provided consulting services to Y Company and has not yet paid for them. There were no other receivables or payables between the companies at December 31, 20X8.

-Based on the information given,what percentage of Y Company's shares were acquired by X Company?
A) 100 percent
B) 60 percent
C) 80 percent
D) 75 percent

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The following information applies to Questions 21-26
On December 31, 20X8, X Company acquired controlling ownership of Y Company. A consolidated balance sheet was prepared immediately. Partial balance sheet data for the two companies and the consolidated entity at that date follow:
During 20X8, X Company provided consulting services to Y Company and has not yet paid for them. There were no other receivables or payables between the companies at December 31, 20X8.
 
-Based on the information given,what percentage of Y Company's shares were acquired by X Company?
A) 100 percent 
B) 60 percent 
C) 80 percent 
D) 75 percent

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since the balance sheet is consolidated, it indicates that X Company has control over Y Company. The only ownership percentage option that represents controlling ownership is 80 percent, which means that X Company owns 80 percent of Y Company.

The Following Information Applies to Questions 21-26