On January 1,2020, X Company purchased 25% (25,000 shares) for $250,000 of the outstanding common shares of Y Company but was unable to obtain significant influence over Y as 8 members of the Board of Directors were from companies other than the X Company.The shares of X were trading at $10.00/share at this time.On September 1^st. 2020, X purchased another 35%(35,000 shares)for $385,000 of the Y Company and thereby obtained voting control over the Y Company. Y appointed 7 members to the Board of Directors .The shares of Y were trading at $12.00//share at this time and $14/share at the year end. Y reported Net Income of $120,000 for the year and paid dividends of $60,000 for the year.The income and dividends were earnedand paid evenly over the year.

1. If X used the cost method to record the investment what is the balance in the investment account at December 31^st. 2020?

a. $599.000

b $635,000

c.$527,000

d. $840,000

i. If X switched to recording the investment in Y as of September 1^st. 2020, what is the balance in the investment account at December 31^st., 2020?

1. $673,000
2. $697,000
3. $637,000
4. $661,000.