Acquiring an interest in xyz inc


Problem: In Year 2, ABC Corp. acquired a 15% interest in XYZ, Inc., for $50,000. During the year, XYZ paid dividends of $10,000 and had net income of $30,000. ABC sold the shares of XYZ for $65,000 cash. What entry will ABC make to record the sale?

a. Cash                                                               65,000            

                        Gain on Sale                                                      12,000

                        Investment in XYZ                                              53,000

b. Cash                                                               65,000            

                        Gain on Sale                                                       9,000

                        Investment in XYZ                                               56,000

c. Cash                                                                 65,000            

                        Additional Paid-in Capital                                     15,000

                        Investment in XYZ                                              50,000

d. Cash                                                                 65,000            

                        Gain on Sale                                                       15,000

                        Investment in XYZ                                               50,000

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