Question

Frankfort Corporation purchases an investment in Bradley, Inc. at a purchase price of $9.8 million cash, representing 40% (at book value) of Bradley. During the year, Bradley reports net income of $1,680,000 and pays $413,000 of cash dividends. At the end of the year, the market value of Frankfort’s investment is $11.9 million. What amount of equity earnings would be reported by Frankfort Corporation? Select one:A. $165,000B. $672,000C. $507,000D. $1,267,000E. None of the above

Answer 1

B. The amount of equity reported by Frankfort Corporation is $672,000

Explanation:

Equity earnings

= Frankfort's share in net income of Bradley

= 1,680,000 * 40%

= 672,000

Option B

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