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As a long-term investment, Elmer's Equipment Enterprise purchased 35% of Sticky Supplies Inc.'s 300,000 shares for $350,000 at the beginning of the fiscal year of both companies. On the purchase date, the fair value and book value of Stickys net assets were equal. During the year, Stickys earned net income of $430,000 and distributed cash dividends of 0.42 cents per share. The fair value of Stickys assets at the end of the year totaled $349,450. What is Elmers balance for this investment at the end of the year?

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