Determine the balance in the investment account


Question: On January 1, 2003, Bangle Company purchased 30% of the voting common stock of Sleat Corp. for $1,000,000. Any excess of cost over book value was assigned to goodwill. During 2003, Sleat paid dividends of $24,000 and reported a net loss of $140,000. What is the balance in the investment account on December 31, 2003?

A) $950,800

B) $945,800

C) $939,300

D)  $990,100

E) $956,400

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