Sox Corporation purchased a 40% interest in Hack Corporation for $1,500,000 on January 1,2016.On November 1,2016,Hack declared and paid $1 million in dividends.On December 31,Hack reported a net loss of $6 million for the year.What amount of loss should Sox report on its income statement for 2016 relative to its investment in Hack?

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Sox should report a loss of $1,100,000 on its income statement for 2016 relative to its investment in Hack. This is calculated as follows:Loss reported by Hack = $6,000,000Sox's ownership percentage = 40%Sox's share of loss = $6,000,000 x 40% = $2,400,000Dividends received by Sox = $1,000,000Sox's net loss = $2,400,000 - $1,000,000 = $1,100,000

Sox Corporation Purchased a 40% Interest in Hack Corporation for $1,500,000