On January 1, 2018, Como Company purchased 45% of the outstanding common shares of the Lite Company for $200,000. The net assets of Lite Company totaled $400,000. The inventory had a book value of $100,000 and a fair value of $120,000. Excess cost attributable to inventory is written off in 2018. During 2018, Lite Company earned $200,000 and declared a dividend of $40,000 for the year.The carrying value of the Lite investment at the end of 2018 is
A. $263,000
B. $272,000
C. $200,000
D. $290,000
Answer: A
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