The Total Column of the Partners' Capital Statement for Orson

question 167

Multiple Choice

The total column of the Partners' Capital Statement for Orson Company is as follows: The partnership has three partners. The first two partners have ending capital balances that are equal. The ending balance of the third partner is half of the ending balance of the first partner. What is the ending capital balance of the third partner?

• A) $72,000
• B) $48,000
• C) $60,000
• D) $66,000

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