Stiller Company, an 80% owned subsidiary of Leo Company, purchased land from Leo on March 1, 2010, for $75,000. The land originally cost Leo $60,000. Stiller reported net income of $125,000 and $140,000 for 2010 and 2011, respectively. Leo uses the equity method to account for its investment. Compute income from Stiller on Leo's books for 2010.
A) $110,000
B) $100,000.
C) $125,000.
D) $85,000.
E) $88,000.

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The Answer of Stiller Company, an 80% owned subsidiary of Leo Company, purchased land from Leo on March 1, 2010, for $75,000. The land originally cost Leo $60,000. Stiller reported net income of $125,000 and $140,000 for 2010 and 2011, respectively. Leo uses the equity method to account for its investment. Compute income from Stiller on Leo's books for 2010.
A) $110,000
B) $100,000.
C) $125,000.
D) $85,000.
E) $88,000.

Stiller Company, an 80% Owned Subsidiary of Leo Company, Purchased