On January 1, 2011, Riney Co. owned 80% of the common stock of Garvin Co. On that date, Garvin's stockholders' equity accounts had the following balances: The balance in Riney's Investment in Garvin Co. account was $552,000, and the non-controlling interest was $138,000. On January 1, 2011, Garvin Co. sold 10,000 shares of previously unissued common stock for $15 per share. Riney did not acquire any of these shares. What is the balance in Non-controlling Interest in Garvin Co. after the sale of the 10,000 shares of common stock?

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On January 1, 2011, Riney Co. owned 80% of the common stock of Garvin Co. On that date, Garvin's stockholders' equity accounts had the following balances:  The balance in Riney's Investment in Garvin Co. account was $552,000, and the non-controlling interest was $138,000. On January 1, 2011, Garvin Co. sold 10,000 shares of previously unissued common stock for $15 per share. Riney did not acquire any of these shares. What is the balance in Non-controlling Interest in Garvin Co. after the sale of the 10,000 shares of common stock?

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The Answer is C