On January 2, 20X1, Pencil Co. purchased 15 percent of Eraser, Inc.'s outstanding common shares for $500,000. Pencil is the largest single shareholder in Eraser and is able to exercise significant influence over Eraser. Eraser reported net income of $400,000 for 20X1 and paid dividends of $100,000. In its December 31, 20X1, balance sheet, what amount should Pencil report as investment in Eraser?

a.$485,000

b.$500,000

c.$545,000

d.$560,000