Grant, Inc

Multiple Choice

Grant, Inc. acquired 30 percent of South Co.'s voting stock for $200,000 on January 2, 20X4. Grant's 30 percent interest in South gave Grant the ability to exercise significant influence over South's operating and financial policies. During 20X4, South earned $80,000 and paid dividends of $50,000. South reported earnings of $100,000 for the six months ended June 30, 20X5, and $200,000 for the year ended December 31, 20X5. On July 1, 20X5, Grant sold half of its stock in South for $150,000 cash. South paid dividends of $60,000 on October 1, 20X5.
-In its 20X5 income statement,what amount should Grant report as a gain from the sale of half of its investment?

A) $35,000
B) $24,500
C) $30,500
D) $45,500