During January 2017, Wells, Inc. acquired 30% of the outstanding common stock of Wilton Co. for $1,400,000. This investment gave Wells the ability to exercise significant influence over Wilton. Wilton's assets on that date were recorded at $6,400,000 with liabilities of $3,000,000. Any excess of cost over book value of Wells' investment was attributed to unrecorded patents having a remaining useful life of ten years.In 2017, Wilton reported net income of $600,000. For 2018, Wilton reported net income of $750,000. Dividends of $200,000 were paid in each of these two years. What was the reported balance of Wells' Investment in Wilson Co. at December 31, 2018?
A. $1,485,000.
B. $1,609,000.
C. $1,054,300.
D. $1,647,000.
E. $1,685,000.
Answer: B
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