Chopper Company Owns 15% Interest in the Stock of Elton

question 107

Multiple Choice

Chopper Company owns 15% interest in the stock of Elton Corporation. During the year, Elton pays $10,000 in dividends to Chopper, and reports $400,000 in net income. Chopper Company's investment in Elton will increase Chopper net income by

• A) $10,000.
• B) $50,000.
• C) $60,000.
• D) $1,500.

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