Multiple Choice
On January 2,20X1,Pencil Co.purchased 15 percent of Eraser,Inc.'s outstanding common shares for $500,000.Pencil is the largest single shareholder in Eraser and is able to exercise significant influence over Eraser.Eraser reported net income of $400,000 for 20X1 and paid dividends of $100,000.In its December 31,20X1,balance sheet,what amount should Pencil report as investment in Eraser?
A) $485,000
B) $500,000
C) $545,000
D) $560,000
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