On December 1, Noble Inc.s Board of Directors declared a property dividend, payable in stock held in the Multon Company. The dividend was payable on January 5. The investment in Multon stock had an original cost of $100,000 when acquired 2 years ago. The market value of this investment was $150,000 on December 1, $175,000 on December 31, and $160,000 on January 5. The amount to be shown on Nobles statement of financial position at December 31 as property dividends payable would be
A.	$100,000
B.	$175,000
C.	$150,000
D.	$160,000