An ""equity method"" investment has a beginning balance of $250,000. This investment balance represents 40% of the equity of the investee. If the investee earns $25,000 and pays dividends of $10,000 during the period, then: Question 9 options: The ending investment balance is $246,000. The ending investment balance is $250,000. The ending investment balance is $260,000. The ending investment balance is $265,000. None of these