Preparing a budget is a simple six-step process.

Abigail spent $100 on a new edition of the personal finance textbook rather than $75 for a used copy. the additional cost for the new copy is called the

Franklin painting company is considering whether to purchase a new spray paint machine that costs $4,800. the machine is expected to save labor, increasing net income by $720 per year. the effective life of the machine is 15 years according to the manufacturer’s estimate. required determine the unadjusted rate of return based on the average cost of the investment.

Grant, inc., acquired 30% of south co.’s voting stock for $200,000 on january 2, year 1, and did not elect the fair value option. the price equaled the carrying amount and the fair value of the interest purchased in south’s net assets. grant’s 30% interest in south gave grant the ability to exercise significant influence over south’s operating and financial policies. during year 1, south earned $80,000 and paid dividends of $50,000. south reported earnings of $100,000 for the 6 months ended june 30, year 2, and $200,000 for the year ended december 31, year 2. on july 1, year 2, grant sold half of its stock in south for $150,000 cash. south paid dividends of $60,000 on october 1, year 2. before income taxes, what amount should grant include in its year 1 income statement as a result of the investment?