Brown Co. acquired a 30% interest in Foreman, Inc. for $325,000 and appropriately applied the equity method.

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Brown Co. acquired a 30% interest in Foreman, Inc. for $325,000 and appropriately applied the equity method. During the first year, Foreman, Inc. reported net income of $112,500 and paid cash dividends totaling $22,500. What amount will Brown report as it relates to the investment at the end of the first year on its income statement? I