Problem 3 (9/24) Johnson Corporation acquired all of the outstanding common stock of Smith Corporation...

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Problem 3 (9/24) Johnson Corporation acquired all of the outstanding common stock of Smith Corporation for $12,200,000 in cash. The book value of Smiths net assets (assets minus liabilities) was $8,800,000. The fair values of all of Smiths assets and liabilities were equal to their book values with the following exceptions:

Book Value Fair Value
Receivables $ 2,300,000 $ 2,000,000
Property, plant, and equipment 9,000,000 10,500,000
Intangible assets 300,000 1,400,000

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Calculate the amount paid for goodwill.

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