Where a company acquires controlling shares of another and the consideration is paid in cash; the entries in the books of the purchases are debit?

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A. investment and credit cash
B. investment and credit shares
C. purchases and credit cash
D. purchases and credit shares

Correct Answer:

Option C – purchases and credit cash

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