On July 1, 2021, JKJ Corporation purchased 100 common shares of JMK Ltd. at $20 per share. JKJ expected to be able to sell this investment within a year at $28 per share. Dividends of $1 per share were declared and paid on August 1, 2021. On December 31, 2021, the fair value of each share was $23. What balance was shown in the investment account on JKJ's balance sheet on December 31 (year end)? $2,300 $2,400 $2,000 $2,800

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On July 1, 2021, JKJ Corporation purchased 100 common shares of JMK Ltd. at $20 per share. JKJ expected to be able to sell this investment within a year at $28 per share. Dividends of $1 per share were declared and paid on August 1, 2021. On December 31, 2021, the fair value of each share was $23. What balance was shown in the investment account on JKJ's balance sheet on December 31 (year end)?

$2,300

$2,400

$2,000

$2,800

 

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