Jansen Inc

Multiple Choice

Jansen Inc. acquired all of the outstanding common stock of Merriam Co. on January 1, 2012, for $257,000. Annual amortization of $19,000 resulted from this acquisition. Jansen reported net income of $70,000 in 2012 and $50,000 in 2013 and paid $22,000 in dividends each year. Merriam reported net income of $40,000 in 2012 and $47,000 in 2013 and paid $10,000 in dividends each year. What is the Investment in Merriam Co. balance on Jansen's books as of December 31, 2013, if the equity method has been applied?

A) $286,000.
B) $295,000.
C) $276,000.
D) $344,000.
E) $324,000.