Use the Following Information for Questions 24 & 25

Multiple Choice

Use the following information for Questions 24 & 25:
P Company owns an 80% interest in S Company.During 2014, S sells merchandise to P for $150,000 at a profit of $30,000.On December 31, 2014, 50% of this merchandise is included in P's inventory.Income statements for P and S are summarized below:
-Controlling interest in consolidated net income for 2014 is:

A) $225,000.
B) $285,000.
C) $297,000.
D) $315,000.