Singletary Corporation Owns a 40 Percent Interest in the Stock

question 18

Multiple Choice

Singletary Corporation owns a 40 percent interest in the stock of Fleming Corporation.During 2014,Fleming pays $50,000 in dividends to Singletary and reports $214,000 in net income.Singletary Corporation's investment in Fleming will increase Singletary's income before income taxes by

• A)$35,600.
• B)$65,600.
• C)$85,600.
• D)$105,600.

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