Following is the condensed balance sheet of Martinez, O'Neill and Clemens, partners who share profits or losses in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5.

Cash	$28,800	Liabilities	$120,000
Other assets	451,200	Capital - Martinez	64,800
		Capital - O'Neill	105,600
		Capital - Clemens	189,600
Total assets	$480,000	Total liabilities and capital	$480,000

(a) Assume that the partnership's assets and liabilities are fairly valued as shown. The partners wish to admit Jeter as a partner with a 30 percent interest in capital, profits, and losses. They require Jeter to invest an amount such that bonus or goodwill adjustments are not needed. How much should Jeter invest for the 30 percent share? (Round your answer to two decimal places.)

(b) Assume instead that the existing partners, all of whom contemplate retirement relatively soon, decide to sell Jeter 40 percent of their respective partnership interests for a total payment of $480,000. This payment will be made proportionately to Martinez, O’Neill, and Clemens. The partners agree that implied goodwill is to be recorded prior to the transaction with Jeter. What are the capital balances of the four partners after the transaction with Jeter?

Balances After Acquisition
Martinez	Answer
O'Neill	Answer
Clemens	Answer
Jeter	Answer

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