REFERENCE: Ref.01_14 Acker Inc.bought 40% of Howell Co.on January 1,2008 for $576,000.The

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REFERENCE: Ref.01_14
Acker Inc.bought 40% of Howell Co.on January 1,2008 for $576,000.The equity method of accounting was used.The book value and fair value of the net assets of Howell on that date were $1,440,000.Acker began supplying inventory to Howell as follows:
Howell reported net income of $100,000 in 2008 and $120,000 in 2009 while paying $40,000 in dividends each year.
-What is the Equity in Howell Income that should be reported by Acker in 2009?

• A)$32,000.
• B)$41,600.
• C)$48,000.
• D)$49,600.
• E)$50,600.