What is the goodwill created in transaction

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The following information pertains to Company A’s acquisition of Company Z:

Company A acquires Company Z for $600 million

Company A has assets of $600 million and liabilities of $400 million

Company A has existing Goodwill of $125 million

Company Z has assets of $500 million and liabilities of $200 million

Company Z has PP&E of $100 million and intangible assets of $50 million

After an evaluation by an appraiser, it was determined that Company Z’s PP&E was worth $50 million more than it appeared on its balance sheet and that its intangible assets were worth $25 million more, attributable to a solid brand name.

Using the purchase method of accounting for business combinations, and assuming no deferred taxes, what is the Goodwill created in this transaction?

$225 million

$300 million

$375 million

$400 million

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