Answer:
$36,000
Explanation:
The Parent may choose to measure Non-Controlling Interest as :
Note : Pine Company elected to measure Non-controlling Interest equal to a proportionate share of the book value of Sap Company's net assets at the date of acquisition.
Step 1 Determine Sap Company's net assets at the date of acquisition.
Net Assets = Total Assets - Total Liabilities
= $ 216,000 - $72,000
= $ 144,000
Step 2 Determine the Value of Non- Controlling Interest equal to a proportionate share of The Net Asset of Sap
NCI = $ 144,000×25%
= $36,000
Therefore, the amount of Non-Controlling Interest in net assets in Pine Company's December 31, 20X9 is $36,000