Catalyst Corporation Acquired 90 Percent of Trigger Corporation's Common Stock

Multiple Choice

Catalyst Corporation acquired 90 percent of Trigger Corporation's common stock on September 30, 20X8 for $225,000. At that date, the fair value of the noncontrolling interest was $25,000. On January 1, 20X8, Trigger reported the following stockholders' equity balances:
Trigger reported net income of $80,000 in 20X8, earned uniformly throughout the year, and declared and paid dividends of $10,000 on June 30 and $30,000 on December 31, 20X8. Catalyst reported retained earnings of $250,000 on January 1, 20X8, and had 20X8 income of $120,000 from its separate operations. Catalyst paid dividends of $50,000 on December 31, 20X8. Catalyst accounts for its investment in Trigger Corporation using the fully adjusted equity method.

-Based on the information provided,what is the balance of Catalyst's investment in Trigger Corporation as of December 31,20X8?

A) $216,000
B) $225,000
C) $213,000
D) $215,000