The Grant Company acquired the Lee Company for $600,000 cash. The fair value of Lee's assets was $520,000, and the company had $40,000 in liabilities. Which of the following choices would reflect the acquisition on Grant's financial statements?

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The acquisition will decrease cash by $600,000, increase "Lee's Assets" by $520,000 (the assets' fair value), record goodwill for $120,000 (the difference between the acquisition price and the fair value of Lee's net assets), and increase liabilities by $40,000. The acquisition is reported as a cash outflow for investing activities.

The Grant Company Acquired the Lee Company for $600,000 Cash