Fraser Company will need a new warehouse in five years. The warehouse will cost $500,000 to build. Click here to view Exhibit 12B-1 and Exhibit 12B-2, to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using tables. Required: What lump-sum amount should the company invest now to have the $500,000 available at the end of the five-year period

$18,000

Explanation:

Required:

Find the amount of income Perimeter recognizes in 20X1 as a result of the investment.

Amount of income to be recognized should be calculated as:

Share of net income - Amortization of equipment in excess of book value

Where,

Share of net income = 30% of net income

= 30% × $80,000

= $24,000

Less: Amortization of equipment in excess of book value =

Therefore, amount of income to be recognized =

$24,000 - $6,000

= $18,000

Amount of income Perimeter recognizes in 20X1 as a result of this investment is $18,000