The balance sheet of Cattleman's Steakhouse shows assets of $86,000 and liabilities of $14,100. The fair value of the assets is $90,600 and the fair value of its liabilities is $14,100. Longhorn paid Cattleman's $82,620 to acquire all of its assets and liabilities. Longhorn should record goodwill on this purchase of:

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