Segmental Manufacturing owns 35% of Glesson Corp.stock.Glesson pays a total of $47,000 in cash dividends for the period.Segmental's entry to record the dividend transaction would include a:
A)Credit to Equity Method Investments for $16,450.
B)Debit to Equity Method Investments for $16,450.
C)Debit to Cash for $47,000.
D)Credit to Cash for $16,450.
E)Credit to Investment Revenue for $47,000.

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Segmental Manufacturing owns 35% of Glesson Corp. stock, so it is entitled to 35% of the $47,000 in cash dividends paid by Glesson. This amounts to $16,450 ($47,000 x 35%). The entry to record the dividend transaction would include a credit to Equity Method Investments for $16,450.

Segmental Manufacturing Owns 35% of Glesson Corp