Outstanding shares of forman corporation


Problem: Patton Corporation owns 2,500 of the 10,000 outstanding shares of Forman Corporation. During 2013, Forman Corporation earns $1,500,000 and pays cash dividends of $120,000. What amount should Patton show in the investment account on December 31, 2013 if the beginning of the year balance in the account was $1,000,000?

a. $1,000,000

b. $1,345,000

c. $1,375,000

d. $1,405,000

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