What amount should be recorded as non-controlling interest in the net assets of Mahlangu Limited in the consolidated statement of financial position of Mashego Limited at 30 April 2016?

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On 3 May 2016, Mashego Limited acquired 75% (and control) of Mahlangu Limited’s outstanding ordinary shares for R112 000. The fair value of the non-controlling interest was equal to a proportionate share of the book value of Mahlangu Limited’s net assets at the date of acquisition. The selected balance sheet data for the two companies as at 30 April 2016 are as follows:

 

 

Mashego

Mahlangu

 

Limited

Limited

 

R

R

 Total assets

504 000

216 000

 Liabilities

144 000

72 000

 Ordinary shares

120 000

60 000

 Retained earnings

240 000

84 000

 Equity & liabilities

504 000

216 000

 

What amount should be recorded as non-controlling interest in the net assets of Mahlangu Limited in the consolidated statement of financial position of Mashego Limited at 30 April 2016?

Select one:
a. R90 000
b. R54 000
c. R36 000
d. R108 000
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