On January 3, 2021 A Company purchases a 15 percent interest in B Corporation's common stock for P50,000 cash. A company accounts for the investment using the cost method. B's net income for 2021 is P20,000, but it declares no dividends. In 2022 B's net income is P80,000, and it declares dividends of P120,000. What is the correct balance of A's investment in B account at December 31, 2022?

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On January 3, 2021 A Company purchases a 15 percent interest in B Corporation's common stock for P50,000 cash. A company accounts for the investment using the cost method. B's net income for 2021 is P20,000, but it declares no dividends. In 2022 B's net income is P80,000, and it declares dividends of P120,000. What is the correct balance of A's investment in B account at December 31, 2022?

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