Rock Company Acquired 40% of the Voting Stock of Hudson

Multiple Choice

Rock Company acquired 40% of the voting stock of Hudson Company for $40 million.In year 1, Hudson Company reports net income of $15 million and pays cash dividends of $5 million.At the end of the year the market value of Rock Company's investment in Hudson Company is $44 million.The _____ method should be used to account for the investment.

A) market
B) equity
C) consolidated
D) cost