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Ah, a tricky one! But don't worry, we've got this.

If you suddenly realize you have an associate investment that you didn't take into account, it would increase your equity value. This is because equity value is the value of all the assets that belong to the shareholders. So, if you have an investment that you didn't account for, adding it would increase the total value of your assets, and hence, your equity value.

Now, if you increase that stake, it would further increase your equity value. This is because you're essentially increasing the value of your assets. The more assets you have, the higher your equity value.

Remember, equity value is all about what's in your pocket. If you find a forgotten $20 bill in your jeans, you're $20 richer, right? Same principle applies here.

Keep in mind, though, that these changes should be reflected in your financial statements to ensure they accurately represent your financial position.

Sources: State of Market – Jan 2021, Notes for Technical Interview Questions, Confusion over Equity Value and Enterprise Value, Minimum Cash and its effect on Equity Value

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