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On January 1,2020 H.E. Pennypacker Corp. purchased 20,000 shares of Putumayo for
$20 per share. Pennypacker owns 40% of Putumayo's common stock and has 'significant
influence' over Putumayo. For the year ended December 31,2020 Putumayo declares
and pays total dividends (to all of its investors) of $80,000 and reports net income of
$240,000. As of December 31,2020 the market price of Putumayo shares has risen to
be $25 per share.
What will be the value of Pennypacker's investment in Putumayo on its balance sheet as
of December 31,2020?
 On January 1,2020 H.E. Pennypacker Corp. purchased 20,000 shares of Putumayo

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