Problem:
Assume that P uses the equity method of accounting for its investment in S. Solve for the unknown in each of the following independent cases.
CASE A CASE B CASE C
P's ownership of S A 30% 405
investment in S - beg. of year $100 B $130
investment in S - end of year 105 128 C
S's income (loss) 100 90 40
S's dividends paid 80 30 20