On January 1, 2018, Jay Company acquired all the outstanding ownership shares of Zee Company. In assessing Zee's acquisition-date fair values, Jay concluded that the carrying value of Zee's long- term debt (8-year remaining life) was less than its fair value by $20,000. At December 31, 2018, Zee Company's accounts show interest expense of $12,000 and long-term debt of $250,000. What amounts of interest expense and long-term debt should appear on the December 31, 2018, consolidated financial statements of Jay and its subsidiary Zee?
Interest expense.. Long-term debt
a. $14,500 ..................$270,000
b. $14,500 ..................$267,500
c. $9,500.................... $270,000
d. $9,500................... $267,500