Gargiulo Company, a 90% Owned Subsidiary of Posito Corporation, Sells

question 14

Multiple Choice

Gargiulo Company, a 90% owned subsidiary of Posito Corporation, sells inventory to Posito at a 25% profit on selling price. The following data are available pertaining to intra-entity purchases. Gargiulo was acquired on January 1, 2012. Assume the equity method is used. The following data are available pertaining to Gargiulo's income and dividends.
Compute the non-controlling interest in Gargiulo's net income for 2013.

• A) $8,500.
• B) $8,570.
• C) $8,430.
• D) $8,400.
• E) $7,580.

---

Definitions:

Channel of Distribution

The path or process through which goods and services travel from the producer or provider to the end user or customer.

Wholesaler's Markup

The percentage added to the cost of goods by wholesalers when they sell to retailers, to cover costs and generate profit.

Sales Knowledge

The understanding and information a salesperson possesses regarding sales techniques, product details, market trends, and customer needs, crucial for effective selling.

Return on Investment

A financial metric used to evaluate the efficiency or profitability of an investment, calculated by dividing the profit gained from an investment by the cost of the investment.