On January 1, Vienna Corporation purchased 40% of the outstanding common stock of the Marietta Corporation for $137,500. During the year, Marietta Corporation reported net income of $50,000 and paid cash dividends of $25,000. The balance of the Investment in the Marietta Corporation account on the books of Vienna Corporation at year-end is: Select one: A. $147,500 B. $135,000 C. $100,000 D. $110,000

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On January 1, Vienna Corporation purchased 40% of the outstanding common stock of the Marietta Corporation for $137,500. During the year, Marietta Corporation reported net income of $50,000 and paid cash dividends of $25,000.

The balance of the Investment in the Marietta Corporation account on the books of Vienna Corporation at year-end is:
Select one:
A. $147,500
B. $135,000
C. $100,000
D. $110,000
 
 
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