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 simple equity method, which of the following amounts are correct?  Investment Income      Investment Account Balance    20X1                    December 31, 20X1 A. $80,000                  $570,000B. $70,000                  $570,000C. $70,000                  $550,000D. $80,000                  $550,000

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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 simple equity method, which of the following amounts are correct?

  Investment Income      Investment Account Balance
    20X1                    December 31, 20X1 
A. $80,000                  $570,000
B. $70,000                  $570,000
C. $70,000                  $550,000
D. $80,000                  $550,000

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