The Caddy group acquired 240,000 of August’s 800,000 equity shares for $6 per share on 1 April 2014.

August’s profit after tax for the year ended 30 September 2014 was $400,000 and it paid an equity dividend on 20  September 2014 of $150,000.

On the assumption that August is an associate of Caddy, what would be the carrying amount of the investment in August in the consolidated statement of financial position of Caddy as at 30 September 2014?

A     $1,455,000
B     $1,500,000
C     $1,515,000
D     $1,395,000