Problem
Motlow Corp. purchased 35% the voting shares of Lancaster stock on January 1 for a total cost of $800,000. Altogether, 200,000 shares were purchased. During the year, Lancaster paid dividends of $20,000 an reported earnings (net income) per share of $0.15. Lancaster stock was trading at $4.50 per share at year end. What final amount would Motlow report on its balance sheet for the Lancaster investment at the end of the year?