Central Investments bought 4,000 shares of Benet Company common stock on January 1, 20X1, for $20,000, and 4,000 shares of Roy Company common on July 1, 20X1, for $24,000. Benet declared dividends on December 31, 20X1 of $3,000. At the end of 20X1, the fair value of Roy was $30,000 and the fair value of Benet was $28,000. At the end of 20X2, the fair value of Roy was $32,000 and the fair value of Benet was $24,000. These investments are reported in the long-term asset section of Centrals balance sheet. Central owns 8% of Benet Company and 12% of Roy Company.

How much income was reported on the 20X1 income statement?

Multiple Choice

A. $240

B. $14,240

C. $14,000

D. $0