Petros Limited Is a Subsidiary of Butros Limited

question 6

Multiple Choice

Petros Limited is a subsidiary of Butros Limited. When Butros acquired its 60% interest the retained earnings of Petros Limited were $20 000. At the beginning of the current period Petros Limited's retained earnings had increased to $50 000. Petros earned profit of $10 000 during the current period. The share of the non-controlling interest in the closing retained earnings of Petros Limited at reporting date is:

• A) $20 000
• B) $24 000
• C) $32 000
• D) $36 000

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Definitions:

Operating Income

Profit generated from core business operations, excluding expenses such as taxes and interest.

Absorption Costing

A bookkeeping approach that incorporates all expenses related to production, including direct materials, direct workforce, and variable along with fixed overhead costs, into the product's cost.

Income Reported

Refers to the total revenue recognized by an entity within a specific reporting period, often found in financial statements.

Operations

Refers to the day-to-day activities involved in running a business, including production, sales, and administration functions.