Sammie is planning a persuasive request. What advice should she follow for the opening of her request? a. Capture the reader's attention and interest. b. Identify herself and her company. c. Cite facts, statistics, expert opinions, examples, and specific details to support her request. d. Provide her telephone number.

On january 2, well co. purchased 10% of rea, inc.’s outstanding common shares for $400,000, which equaled the carrying amount and the fair value of the interest purchased in rea’s net assets. well did not elect the fair value option. because well is the largest single shareholder in rea, and well’s officers are a majority on rea’s board of directors, well exercises significant influence over rea. rea reported net income of $500,000 for the year and paid dividends of $150,000. in its december 31 balance sheet, what amount should well report as investment in rea?