Answer:
$148,000
Explanation:
The Excess consideration paid can be calculated as under:
Fair Value of Company ($84,000 / 80%) Â Â Â Â Â $105,000
Less Book value (Equity) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ($70,000)
Excess Consideration                     $35,000
Now we have to calculate the consolidated current asset, which is given as under:
60% of Excess Consideration ($35,000 * 60%) Â $21,000
Current Assets of Palk                       $99,000
Current Assets of Spraz                     $28,000
Consolidated Current Assets                 $148,000