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On January 1, 2017, Puma Corporation acquired 30 percent of Slume Company's stock for $150,000. On the acquisition date, Slume reported net assets of $450,000 valued at historical cost and $500,000 stated at fair value. The difference was due to the increased value of buildings with a remaining life of 10 years. During 2017 Slume reported net income of $25,000 and paid dividends of $10,000. Puma uses the equity method. What amount of investment income will be reported by Puma for the year 2017??

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The amount of investment income will be $153,000.

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