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2 March, 18:19

Francis, Inc. acquired 40% of Park's voting stock on January 1, 2020 for $420,000. During 2020, Park earned $120,000 and paid dividends of $60,000. During 2021, Park earned $160,000 and paid dividends of $50,000 on April 1 and $40,000 on December 1. On July 1, 2021, Francis sold half of its stock in Park for $275,000 cash. The Equity Investment balance at December 31, 2020 is:a. $420,000b. $444,000c. $408,000d. $492,000

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  1. 2 March, 19:18
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    correct answer is b. $444,000

    Explanation:

    given data

    acquired = 40%

    voting stock = $420,000

    2020 Park earned = $120,000

    2021 Park earned = $160,000

    paid dividends = $50,000

    paid dividends = $40,000

    sold half of its stock in Park = $275,000

    solution

    we get here Balance at December 31 2020 that is express as

    Balance at December 31 = Acquisition price + share in net income-share in dividend ... 1

    put here value we get

    Balance at December 31 = 420000 + (120000 * 0.4) - (60000 * 0.4)

    Balance at December 31 = 444000

    so correct answer is b. $444,000
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