On January 1, 2021, Rhodes Co

question 37

Multiple Choice

On January 1, 2021, Rhodes Co. owned 75% of the common stock of Brock Co. On that date, Brock's stockholders' equity accounts had the following balances: The balance in Rhodes's Investment in Brock Co. account was $570,000, and the noncontrolling interest was $190,000. On January 1, 2021, Brock Co. sold 10,000 shares of previously unissued common stock for $12 per share. Rhodes did not acquire any of these shares.What is the balance in Rhodes's Investment in Brock Co. account following the sale of the 10,000 shares of common stock?

• A) $403,000.
• B) $550,000.
• C) $570,000.
• D) $660,000.
• E) $880,000.

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