GNR Inc. owns 100% of NMX Inc. During the year, NMX Inc. earned a net income of $40,000 and paid dividends of $10,000. Assuming that GNR owned 80% of NMX instead of 100%, what would be the effect on GNR's investment in NMX account under the cost method?

A) An increase of $24,000
B) An increase of $30,000
C) An increase of $40,000
D) No effect

Cost Method

An accounting method for investment, where the investment is recorded at cost and is adjusted for dividends received, rather than market value fluctuations.

Investment Account

An account held at a financial institution that contains securities, cash, and other investments owned by the account holder.

Net Income

The profit of a company after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue.