Keith and Jim Are Partners

question 147

Multiple Choice

Keith and Jim are partners. Keith has a capital balance of $50,000 and Jim has a capital balance of $35,000. Jim sells $15,000 of his ownership to Bill. Which of the following is true of the journal entry to admit Bill?

• A)Bill, Capital will be debited for $20,000.
• B)Jim, Capital will be debited for $20,000.
• C)Jim, Capital will be credited for $15,000.
• D)Bill, Capital will be credited for $15,000.

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