Frankfort Corporation purchases an investment in Bradley, Inc. at a purchase price of $9.8 million cash, representing 40% (at book value) of Bradley. During the year, Bradley reports net income of $1,680,000 and pays $413,000 of cash dividends. At the end of the year, the market value of Frankforts investment is $11.9 million. What amount of equity earnings would be reported by Frankfort Corporation?

Select one:

A. $165,000

B. $672,000

C. $507,000

D. $1,267,000

E. None of the above