On 1/1/19, Major Company purchased 10% of Minor Company's common stock for $100,000. Minor's book value of equity at that date consisted of $200,000 common stock and $450,000 retained earnings. On 1/1/19, the difference between the fair value and book value of equity of Minor's stock is attributable to land for $100,000 and the remaining difference is attributable to equipment. The equipment has a 10 year remaining life at 1/1/19.     During 2019, Minor reported income of $150,000 and paid dividends of $50,000. The fair value of Major’s investment in Minor stock on 12/31/19 is $125,000.   Assuming that Major is investing in Minor because it has excess cash and thinks Minor stock price prospects are good, answer the following questions (use the $XXX,XXX) format. The investment will be sold within a month after year-end. Round to the nearest dollar.   The total asset amount related to the Investment in Minor on Major’s 12/31/2019 balance sheet is ________ The Minor investment increased Major's retained earnings (after closing) at 12/31/19 by __________

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On 1/1/19, Major Company purchased 10% of Minor Company's common stock for $100,000. Minor's book value of equity at that date consisted of $200,000 common stock and $450,000 retained earnings. On 1/1/19, the difference between the fair value and book value of equity of Minor's stock is attributable to land for $100,000 and the remaining difference is attributable to equipment. The equipment has a 10 year remaining life at 1/1/19.  

 

During 2019, Minor reported income of $150,000 and paid dividends of $50,000. The fair value of Major’s investment in Minor stock on 12/31/19 is $125,000.

 

Assuming that Major is investing in Minor because it has excess cash and thinks Minor stock price prospects are good, answer the following questions (use the $XXX,XXX) format. The investment will be sold within a month after year-end. Round to the nearest dollar.

 

The total asset amount related to the Investment in Minor on Major’s 12/31/2019 balance sheet is ________

The Minor investment increased Major's retained earnings (after closing) at 12/31/19 by __________ 

 

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