When the ownership percentage of stock exceeds 20 percent but is less than 50 percent, GAAP presumes that the investor:

A. has no influence to exert over the investee company.
B. is trying to take over the investee company.
C. is only investing for a short-term trading position.
D. is able to exert influence over the investee company.


Answer: D

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