Jackson and O'Neill Open a Partnership That Produces Gates

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Multiple Choice

Jackson and O'Neill open a partnership that produces gates.Jackson provides $30,000 of capital while O'Neill contributes $90,000 of capital;they agree to split net income by the same proportion.The partnership's net income is $80,000 for the first year.They did not draw any income out of the business or add any additional capital during the first year.At the end of the year,the partners' equity is:

• A)$70,000 for Jackson and $130,000 for O'Neill for a total of $200,000.
• B)$200,000 minus income tax expense for the partnership.
• C)$200,000 minus the income tax paid by each partner.
• D)$50,000 for Jackson and $150,000 for O'Neill for a total of $200,000.

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