At the Beginning of 20X1, Manowar Ltd

Multiple Choice

At the beginning of 20X1, Manowar Ltd. acquired 20% of the voting shares of Cortez Co. for $150,000. Manowar does not have significant influence over Cortez. Manowar reports the investment using the FVTPL method. In 20X1, Cortez earned net income of $70,000 and paid dividends of $40,000. In 20X2, Cortez earned net income of $80,000 and paid dividends of $100,000. At the end of 20X2, what is the balance of Manowar's "Investment in Cortez" account?

A) $152,000
B) $150,150
C) $150,000
D) $172,500