On January 1, 20X9 Pathlon Company acquired 30 percent of the common stock of Sopteron Corporation, at underlying book value. For the same year, Sopteron reported net income of $55,000, which includes a gain from discontinued operations of $40,000. It did not pay any dividends during the year. By what amount would Pathlon's investment in Sopteron Corporation increase for the year, if Pathlon used the equity method? Multiple Choice $O $16,500 $4,500 $12,000