12 On 1/1/2018, P Company acquired 80% of S Company for 400000 JD. Book value of S on 1/1/2018 was consisted of common stock of 257000 and Retained earnings of ????. During 2018, P recorded income 20000 JD and dividends 5000 JD. During 2019, P recoded income 40000 JD and 8000 dividends. . Retained earnings on 31/12/2019 is 300000 JD. Compute investment balance on 31/12/2019 (do not forget: it is the same investment balance on 1/1/2020). Select one: a. 445600 b. 441600 c. 437600 d. 433600

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On 1/1/2018, P Company acquired 80% of S Company for 400000 JD. Book value of S on 1/1/2018 was consisted of common stock of 257000 and Retained earnings of ????. During 2018, P recorded income 20000 JD and dividends 5000 JD. During 2019, P recoded income 40000 JD and 8000 dividends. . Retained earnings on 31/12/2019 is 300000 JD. Compute investment balance on 31/12/2019 (do not forget: it is the same investment balance on 1/1/2020).
Select one:
a. 445600
b. 441600
c. 437600
d. 433600
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