GiGi Group completed an acquisition of an interest in another business, Venice Company, during the year and paid $300,000 in purchasing 25% interests in Venice. At the acquisition date, the acquisition-date fair value of the net assets of Venice was $800,000 while the net assets of Venice in the financial statements amounted to $600,000. At financial year end of GiGi, the net assets of Venice increased to $700,000. Determine the carrying amount of the investment in Venice at financial year end.

Select one:

a. $200,000

b. $275,000

c. $175,000

d. $325,000