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Rock Company Acquired 40% of the Voting Stock of Hudson

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Rock Company acquired 40% of the voting stock of Hudson Company for $40 million.In year 1, Hudson Company reports net income of $15 million and pays cash dividends of $5 million.At the end of the year the market value of Rock Company's investment in Hudson Company is $44 million.What accounts would be affected on Rock Company's books at the time they acquire Hudson Company's stock and by how much?


A) There is no entry and no effect.
B) Cash would decrease by $40 million and Investments would increase by $40 million.
C) Cash would decrease by $40 million and Stockholders' Equity would increase by $40 million.
D) Accounts Payable would decrease by $40 million and Investments would increase by $40 million.

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