Pillar Company owns 70 percent of Salt Company's outstanding common stock. On December 31, 20x8, Salt sold equipment to Pillar at a price in excess of Salt's carrying amount but less than its original cost. On a consolidated balance sheet at December 31,20x8, the carrying amount of the equipment should be reported at:_______________ A) Pillar's original cost. B) Salt's original cost. C) Pillar's original cost less Salt's recorded gain. D) Pillar's original cost less 70 percent of Salt's recorded gain.