Fanta Co acquired 100% of the ordinary share capital of Tizer Co on 1 October 20X7.
On 31 December 20X7 the share capital and retained earnings of Tizer Co were as follows:
$'000
Ordinary shares of $1 each 400
Retained earnings at 1 January 20X7 100
Retained profit for the year ended 31 December 20X7 80
580
The profits of Tizer Co have accrued evenly throughout 20X7. Goodwill arising on the acquisition of Tizer Co was $30,000.
What was the cost of the investment in Tizer Co?