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Question 4 (6 marks) In your own words without copying/pasting or paraphrasing, explain (and rationalize as best you can) what would happen under the equity method (assume you have 38% ownership) if the following occurred: On November 20th, the company you are investing in, Joe's Carts declares $5,000 of dividends payable on December 15th