On February 12, Addison, Inc. purchased 6,000 shares of Lucas Company at $22 per share plus a $240 brokerage fee.  This purchase represents less than 20% ownership of the Lucas Company. On August 22, Lucas paid a $0.42 dividend per share. On November 10, 4,000 shares of Lucas stock were sold for $28 per share less a $160 brokerage fee.
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Prepare the journal entries for the original purchase, dividend, and sale under the fair value method.

What will be an ideal response?


Feb.12 Investments-Lucas Company Stock132,240* 
      Cash132,240
         *(6,000 shares × $22 per share) + $240
     
Aug.22 Cash2,520* 
      Dividend Revenue2,520
          *$0.42 per share × 6,000 shares  
     
Nov.10 Cash111,840* 
      Gain on Sale of Investments23,680    
         Investments-Lucas Company
        Stock
?88,160**
       *(4,000 shares × $28) - $160 
      **4,000 shares × $132,240/6,000 shares

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