Velway Corp. acquired Joker Inc. on January 1, 2010. The parent paid more than the fair value of the subsidiary's net assets. On that date, Velway had equipment with a book value of $500,000 and a fair value of $640,000. Joker had equipment with a book value of $400,000 and a fair value of $470,000. Joker decided to use push-down accounting. Immediately after the acquisition, what Equipment amount would appear on Joker's separate balance sheet and on Velway's consolidated balance sheet, respectively?
A) $400,000 and $900,000
B) $400,000 and $970,000
C) $470,000 and $900,000
D) $470,000 and $970,000
E) $470,000 and $1,040,000

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The Answer is D