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JAMB Principles of Accounts 1998 Question 37

Question 37

Purchase of Business

The price paid by an acquiring company is the

  1. A.premium
  2. B.purchase consideration
  3. C.sales consideration
  4. D.conversion fee.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (purchase consideration)

Explanation

The amount paid to buy a business is the purchase consideration.