On May 20, Montero Company paid $180,000 to acquire 55 shares (9%) of ORD Corporation as a long-term investment. OnAugust 5, Montero sold one-tenth of the ORD shares for $20,500.1. Prepare entries to record both the acquisition and the sale of these shares.2. Should this stock investment be reported at fair value or at cost on the balance sheet?Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below.Required 1Required 2Prepare entries to record both the acquisition and the sale of these shares.View transaction listJournal entry worksheet12>On May 20, Montero Company paid $180,000 to acquire 55 shares (9%) ofORD Corporation as a long-term investment.Note: Enter debits before credits.DateGeneral JournalDebitCreditMay 20Record entryClear entryView general journal

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