Benson and Orton are partners who share income in the ratio of 1:3 and have capital balances

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Benson and Orton are partners who share income in the ratio of 1:3 and have capital balances of $70,000 and $30,000 respectively.  Ramsey is admitted to the partnership and is given a 40% interest by investing $20,000.  What is Orton’s capital balance after admitting Ramsey?
Select one:
a. $ 20,000
b. $ 9,000
c. $70,000
d. $ 63,000

Partnership
A legal form of business operation between two or more individuals who share management and profits. A Written agreement between two or more individuals who join as partners to form and carry on a for-profit business. Among other things, it states...
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Advanced Financial Accounting

ISBN: 978-0078025624

10th edition

Authors: Theodore E. Christensen, David M. Cottrell, Richard E. Baker

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