Elbonia Corporation,a 100 percent subsidiary of Atomic Corporation,caters to its parent's entire inventory requirements.In 2007,Elbonia produced inventory at a cost of $36,000 and sold it to Atomic for $75,000.Atomic held all the items in inventory on January 1,2008.During 2008,Atomic sold all the units for $98,000.Assume that the companies had no other transactions during 2007 and 2008.
-Based on the preceding information,what amount would be reported in the consolidated financial statements for sales for 2007?
A)$0
B)$39,000
C)$36,000
D)$75,000

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In consolidated financial statements, intercompany transactions are eliminated. Since Elbonia's sale to Atomic is an intercompany transaction, it is eliminated, resulting in $0 reported sales for 2007.

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