Savan CoPurchased 14,000 Shares of Briton Corporation's 40,000 Shares of Common

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Savan Co.purchased 14,000 shares of Briton Corporation's 40,000 shares of common stock on December 31,2012.This represented 35% of Briton's outstanding shares and gave Savan Co.significant influence over Briton's management and operations.On October 11,2013,Briton declared and paid cash dividends of $30,000.On December 31,2013,Briton reported net income of $125,000 for the year.Prepare the journal entries Savan Co.should record to account for its investment in Briton Corporation during 2013.