A acquires 25 per cent of the voting shares of B on 1 January 2009. The purchase

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A acquires 25 per cent of the voting shares of B on 1 January 2009. The purchase consideration was EUR 10m, and A has significant influence over B. The retained earnings of B were EUR 15m at the date of acquisition, and A has several other subsidiaries. The retained earnings of B at 31 December 2009 amounted to EUR 21m. 

Determine the carrying value of the investment in B in the consolidated financial statements as at 31 December 2009.

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