Question

On June 27, 2021, Cara Van Travel distributed to its common shareholders 510,000 outstanding common shares of its investment in Constance Noring Pillows. The book value on Van's books of Noring's $1 par common stock was $3.10 per share. Immediately after the distribution, the market price of Noring's stock was $3.60 per share. In its income statement for the year ended June 30, 2023, what amount should Noring report as gain on disposal of the stock (ignore taxes)?

Answer 1

The correct answer is $255,000.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the scenario, the given data are as follows:

Total outstanding shares = 510,000

Shares value before = $3.10

Shares value after deal = $3.60

So, we can calculate the amount of gain on disposal by using following formula:

Gain amount on disposal = Total number of shares × Difference in share value

By putting the value, we get

= 510,000 × ( $3.60 - $3.10)

= 510,000 × $0.50

= $255,000