Columbus Company owns 25% of Zanesville Inc. and accounts for the investment using the equity method. During the year, Zanesville Inc. reports a net loss of $1,602,000 and pays total dividends of $73,800. Which of the following describes the change in Columbuss investment in Zanesville during the year?

	A.	The investment increases by $326,700.
	B.	The investment decreases by $232,750.
	C.	The investment decreases by $418,950.
	D.	The investment decreases by $400,500.
	E.	None of the above