In 2013, A

question 35

Multiple Choice

In 2013, A. Mernick and L. Gold entered into a partnership to develop real estate projects. Each partner contributed $200 000. Due to their respective roles in the business, the partnership agreement specifies a two- phase profit split. The first $90 000 will be split in a ratio of 1:2 to Mernick and Gold, respectively. All profits over $90 000 will be split equally. During 2013, the following transactions took place: Total partnership profit was $110 000. Mernick took withdrawals of $32 000. Gold took withdrawals of $50 000.
At the end of the year, what was the balance in Gold's capital account?

• A)$220 000
• B)$218 000
• C)$198 000
• D)$270 000

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