Asubsidiary of porter inc., a u. s. company, was located in a foreign country. the functional currency of this subsidiary was the stickle (§), the local currency where the subsidiary is located. the subsidiary acquired inventory on credit on november 1, 2012, for §120,000 that was sold on january 17, 2013 for §156,000. the subsidiary paid for the inventory on january 31, 2013. currency exchange rates between the dollar and the stickle were as follows:
november 1, 2012 $.19 = §1
december 31, 2012 $.20 = §1
january 1, 2013 $.22 = §1
january 31, 2013 $.23 = §1
average for 2013 $.24 = §1
what amount would have been reported for this inventory in porter's consolidated balance sheet at december 31, 2012?
a. $24,000.
b. $26,400.
c. $22,800.
d. $27,600.
e. $28,800.

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