Randy Company Acquired 40% of the Voting Stock of Biel

Multiple Choice

Randy Company acquired 40% of the voting stock of Biel Company for $40 million.At the end of Year 1,Biel Company reports net income of $15 million and pays cash dividends of $5 million.At the end of Year 1,the market value of Randy Company's investment in Biel Company is $44 million.The ________ method should be used by Randy Company to account for the investment.

A) market-value
B) consolidated
C) cost
D) equity