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X Inc. owns 80% of Y Inc. During 2020, X Inc. sold inventory to Y for $10,000. Half of this inventory remained in Y's warehouse at year end.
Y Inc. sold inventory to X Inc. for $5,000.40% of this inventory remained in X's warehouse at year end.
Both companies are subject to a tax rate of 40%. The gross profit percentage on sales is 20% for both companies. Unless otherwise stated, assume X Inc. uses the cost method to account for its investment in Y Inc.
Assuming that X Inc. used the equity method instead of the cost method, what adjustment would have to be made to the investment in Y account to adjust for any unrealized profits on Y's sales to X?
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The account would have to be reduced by $192.
No adjustment would be required.
The account would have to be reduced by $240.
The account would have to be reduced by $48.

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