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Kimm, Inc. acquired 30% of Carne Corp.'s voting stock on January 1, 2007 for $400,000. During 2007, Carne earned $160,000 and paid dividends of $100,000. Kimm's 30% interest in Carne gives Kimm the ability to exercise significant influence over Carne's operating and financial policies. During 2008, Carne earned $200,000 and paid dividends of $60,000 on April 1 and $60,000 on October 1. On July 1, 2008, Kimm sold half of its stock in Carne for $264,000 cash.

The carrying amount of this investment in Kimm's December 31, 2007 balance sheet should be

A. $460,000.

B. $400,000.

C. $418,000.

D. $448,000.

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