P, L, and O Are Partners with Capital Balances of $50,000

question 18

Multiple Choice

P, L, and O are partners with capital balances of $50,000, $30,000 and $20,000 and who share in the profit and loss of the PLO partnership 30%, 20%, and 50%, respectively, when they agree to admit C for a 20% interest.If C contributes $40,000 to the partnership and the goodwill method is used, what amount will be debited for goodwill?

• A) $15,000
• B) $20,000
• C) $25,000
• D) $28,000
• E) $60,000

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Definitions:

Decoupling Inventories

Inventories held to separate or buffer different stages of the production process, reducing dependency and potential disruptions.

Anticipated Change

A forecasted or expected modification in conditions, trends, or operations that may impact future performance.

Derived Demand

Demand that is not for the goods or services themselves but results from the demand for another good or service.

Independent Demand

The need for finished products or goods that does not depend on the demand for other items.