Ajax Beverages holds 40% of the stock of Bubbly Bottler, acquired at a cost equal to 40% of Bubbly's book value at the time of purchase. This is a significant influence investment. At the start of 2021, Ajax reports the investment at a balance of $100,000. In 2021, Bubbly reports net income of $1,000 and $50 in other comprehensive income. Bubbly pays no dividends in 2021. The market value of Ajax's investment in Bubbly stock increases by $500 during 2021. At what amount does Ajax report the investment at the end of 2021?

a. $100,500
b. $100,420
c. $100,400
d. $100,450

b. $100,420

Explanation:

Amount paid for investment                              $100,000

Add: Share of net income                                  $400

($1000*40%)

Add: Share of other comprehensive income    $20        

($50*40%)

Investment at the end of 2021                          $100,420

answer; interviews;

you will have $2593.74 in 10 years if you set aside $1,000 at 10%

you will have $9321.91 in 20 years if you set aside $2000 at 8%

you will have $1469.32 in 5 years if you set aside $1000 at 8%

you will have $1296.87 in 10 years if you set aside $500 at 10%

you will have $239.66 in 15 years if you set aside $100 at 6%

you will have $4660.96 in 20 years if you set aside $1000 at 8%