Caddy Co acquired 240,000 of Ambel Co’s 800,000 equity shares for $6 per share on 1 October 20X4.

Ambel Co’s profit after tax for the year ended 30 September 20X5 was $400,000 and it paid an equity dividend on 20 September 20X5 of $150,000.

On the assumption that Ambel Co is an associate of Caddy Co, what would be the carrying amount of the investment in Ambel Co in the consolidated statement of financial position of Caddy Co as at 30 September 20X5?

A     $1,560,000
B     $1,395,000
C     $1,515,000
D     $1,690,000