Nantucket Company Owns a 30% Interest in the Stock of Franklin

question 157

Multiple Choice

Nantucket Company owns a 30% interest in the stock of Franklin Corporation. During the year, Nantucket debited the Investment account for $22,500 and credited the account for $15,000. Based on this information, Franklin must have paid dividends of:

• A) $7,000.
• B) $15,000.
• C) $25,000.
• D) $50,000.

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