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On January 1, 20X9, Timber Company acquired 25% of Johnson Company's common stock at underlying book value of $200,000. Johnson reported net income of $270,000 for 20X9 and paid total dividends of $140,000. Timber uses the equity method to account for this investment.
What amount would be reported by Timber Company as the balance in its investment account on December 31, 20X9?
A. $200,000
B. $220,500
C. $232,500
D. $255,500
*Please show your computations for the answer.
Calculate ending balance of investment
Beginning balance of investment | 200000 |
Add: Net income | 67500 |
Less: Dividend | -35000 |
Ending balance of investment | 232500 |
So answer is c) $232500