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Dodge, Incorporated acquires 15% of Gates Corporation on January 1, 2011, for $105,000 when the book value of Gates was $600,000. During 2011 Gates reported net income of $150,000 and paid dividends of $50,000. On January 2, 2012, Dodge purchased an additional 25% of Gates for $200,000. Any excess cost over book value is attributable to goodwill with an indefinite life. The fair-value method was used during 2011 but Dodge has deemed it necessary to change to the equity method after the second pu...

1. Gaw Company owns 15% of the common stock of Teal Corporation and used the fair-value method to account for this investment. Teal reported net income of $110,000 for 2002 and paid dividends of $60,000 on October 1, 2002. How much income should Gaw recognize on this investment in 2002? A) $16,500 B) $ 9,000 C) $25,500 D) $ 7,500 E) $50,000 2. Yult Company owns 25% of the common stock of Dent Co....

1. Gaw Company owns 15% of the common stock of Teal Corporation and used the fair-value method to account for this investment. Teal reported net income of $110,000 for 2002 and paid dividends of $60,000 on October 1, 2002. How much income should Gaw recognize on this investment in 2002? A) $16,500 B) $ 9,000 C) $25,500 D) $ 7,500 E) $50,000 2. Yult Company owns 25% of the common stock of Dent Co....