Pete purchased 100% of the common stock of the Sanburn Company on January 1, 20X1, for $500,000. On that date, the stockholders' equity of Sanburn Company was $380,000. On the purchase date, inventory of Sanburn Company, which was sold during 20X1, was understated by $20,000. Any remaining excess of cost over book value is attributable to patent with a 20-year life. The reported income and dividends paid by Sanburn Company were as follows:     20X1 20X2 Net income $80,000 $90,000 Dividends paid 10,000 10,000   Using the cost method, which of the following amounts are correct?     Investment Income      Investment Account Balance     20X1                    December 31, 20X1 a. $10,000                   $500,000 b. $10,000                   $570,000 c.      $0                   $570,000 d. $80,000                   $500,000

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Pete purchased 100% of the common stock of the Sanburn Company on January 1, 20X1, for $500,000. On that date, the stockholders' equity of Sanburn Company was $380,000. On the purchase date, inventory of Sanburn Company, which was sold during 20X1, was understated by $20,000. Any remaining excess of cost over book value is attributable to patent with a 20-year life. The reported income and dividends paid by Sanburn Company were as follows:

 

 

20X1

20X2

Net income

$80,000

$90,000

Dividends paid

10,000

10,000

 

Using the cost method, which of the following amounts are correct?

 

  Investment Income      Investment Account Balance

    20X1                    December 31, 20X1

a.

$10,000                   $500,000

b.

$10,000                   $570,000

c.

     $0                   $570,000

d.

$80,000                   $500,000

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