Suppose Carlton Ltd. completed the following investment transactions in 2017 and 2018: 2017 Nov. 6 Purchased 2,000

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Suppose Carlton Ltd. completed the following investment transactions in 2017 and 2018:
2017
Nov. 6 Purchased 2,000 McGill Corporation common shares for $60,000. Carlton plans to sell the shares in the near future to meet its operating cash flow requirements. Commissions on the purchase were $800.
30 Received a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on the McGill Corporation shares.
Dec. 31 Current fair value of the McGill common shares is $62,000.
2018
Jan. 20 Sold the McGill Corporation shares for $63,000, less commissions on the sale of $900.
Required
1. Make the entries to record Carlton Ltd.'s investment transactions. Explanations are not required. Carlton Ltd.'s year end is December 31.
2. Show how Carlton Ltd. would report its investment in the McGill Corporation shares on the balance sheet at December 31, 2017.
Balance Sheet
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