Pooley Corporation owns 75 percent of the common shares and 60 percent of the preferred shares of Stanley Company, all acquired at underlying book value on January 1, 20X8. At that date, the fair value of the noncontrolling interest in Stanley's common stock was equal to 25 percent of the book value of its common stock. The balance sheets of Pooley and Stanley immediately after the acquisition contained these balances: PooleyCorporationStanleyCompanyCash and Receivables $80,000  $40,000 Inventory  90,000   60,000 Buildings and Equipment (net)  250,000   200,000 Investment in Stanley Preferred Stock  60,000     Investment in Stanley Common Stock  120,000     Total Assets $600,000  $300,000 Liabilities $150,000   $40,000 Preferred

Stock      100,000 Common Stock  200,000   100,000 Retained Earnings  250,000   60,000 Total Liabilities and Equity $600,000  $300,000 Stanley's preferred stock pays a 12 percent dividend and is cumulative. For 20X8, Stanley reports net income of $40,000 and pays no dividends. Pooley reports income from its separate operations of $75,000 and pays dividends of $30,000 during 20X8.Based on the preceding information, what is the income assigned to the noncontrolling interest in the 20X8 consolidated income statement?

A. $11,800
B. $10,000
C. $4,800
D. $7,000


Answer: A

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