Journalize the entries for the following selected equity investment transactions completed by Perry Company during the current year. Perry accounts for the Dexter Co$.$ investment using the fair value method.

Feb. $2$ Purchased for cash $900$ shares of Dexter Co$.$ stock for $$54$ per share plus a $$450$ brokerage commission. This represents a less than $10\%$ ownership interest in the company.

Apr. $16$ Received dividends of $$0\mathrm{.}25$ per share on Dexter Co$.$ stock.

June $17$ Sold $200$ shares of Dexter Co$.$ stock for $$70$ per share less a $$500$ brokerage commission.

Aug. $19$ Purchased $600$ shares of Dexter Co$.$ stock for $$65$ per share plus a $$300$ brokerage commission.

Nov. $14$ Received dividends of $$0\mathrm{.}30$ per share on Dexter Co$.$ stock.

If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank.

Feb. $2$

Apr. $16$

June $17$

Aug. $19$

Nov. $14$