What is the carrying value of green investment in gold


On January 1, 2011, Green Corporation purchased 20% of the outstanding voting common stock of Gold Company for $300,000. The book value of the acquired shares was $275,000. The excess of cost over book value is attributable to an intangible asset on Gold's books that was undervalued and had a remaining useful life of five years. For the year ended December 31, 2011, Gold reported net income of $125,000 and paid cash dividends of $25,000. What is the carrying value of Green's investment in Gold at December 31, 2011?

A. $315,000

B. $295,000

C. $320,000

D. $300,000

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