AB acquired its one subsidiary, CD, on 1 January 20X1. At this date the fair value of CD’s property, plant and equipment was found to be $40 million higher than its carrying value. The relevant items had a remaining estimated useful life of 10 years from the date of acquisition.

AB acquired its one subsidiary, CD, on 1 January 20X1. At this date the fair value of CD’s property, plant and equipment was found to be $40 million higher than its carrying value. The relevant items had a remaining estimated useful life of 10 years from the date of acquisition.

At 31 December 20X4 AB and CD presented property, plant and equipment of $100 million and $50 million respectively in their individual financial statements.

The value of property, plant and equipment presented in AB’s consolidated statement of financial position at 31 December 20X4 is:
A . $174 million
B . $190 million
C . $150 million
D . $134 million

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Answer: A