Assume that Horicon Corp. acquired 25% of the common stock of Sheboygan Corp. on January 1, 2012, for $300,000. During 2012, Sheboygan Corp. reported net income of $160,000 and paid total dividends of $60,000. If Horicon uses the equity method to account for its investment, the balance in the investment account on December 31, 2012, will be:
(a) $300,000.
(b) $325,000.
(c) $400,000.
(d) $340,000.