Jupiter Corporation's Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the Year Ended

question 30

Multiple Choice

Jupiter Corporation's consolidated cash flow statement for the year ended December 31, 20X8, reported operating cash inflows of $160,000, financing cash outflows of $90,000, and investing cash outflows $55,000, and an ending cash balance of $75,000. Jupiter acquired 75 percent of Ganymede Company's common stock on July 1, 20X6, at book value. At that date, the fair value of the noncontrolling interest was equal to 25 percent of Ganymede Company's book value. Ganymede reported net income of $20,000, paid dividends of $8,000 in 20X8, and is included in Jupiter's consolidated statements. Jupiter paid dividends of $25,000 in 20X8. The indirect method is used in computing cash flow from operations.
Based on the information provided, what amount was reported as dividends paid in the cash flow from financing activities section of the consolidated statement of cash flows?

• A) $25,000
• B) $33,000
• C) $27,000
• D) $8,000

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