Polish Company acquired 90% of Sandwich Company's common stock for $780,000 and 40% of its preferred stock for $180,000.On January 1,2016,the date of acquisition,the companies reported the following account balances: The preferred stock is 10%,cumulative,nonparticipating,and has a liquidation value equal to 104% of par value.Dividends were not paid during 2015.During 2016,Sandwich Company reported net income of $120,000 and declared and paid cash dividends in the amount of $70,000.
The difference between the implied value of the preferred stock and its book value is:

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Polish Company acquired 90% of Sandwich Company's common stock for $780,000 and 40% of its preferred stock for $180,000.On January 1,2016,the date of acquisition,the companies reported the following account balances:  The preferred stock is 10%,cumulative,nonparticipating,and has a liquidation value equal to 104% of par value.Dividends were not paid during 2015.During 2016,Sandwich Company reported net income of $120,000 and declared and paid cash dividends in the amount of $70,000.
The difference between the implied value of the preferred stock and its book value is:

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Polish Company Acquired 90% of Sandwich Company's Common Stock for $780,000