Floyd and Merriam Start a Partnership Business on June 12 $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Floyd } & \$ 50,000 \\\hline \text { Merriam } & 20,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

question 11

Multiple Choice

Floyd and Merriam start a partnership business on June 12, 2019. Their capital account balances as of December 31, 2020 stood as follows: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Floyd } & \$ 50,000 \\\hline \text { Merriam } & 20,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$ They agreed to admit Ramelow into the business for a one-third interest in the new partnership. He had to bring in a cash contribution of $20,000 for the same. Which of the following is the correct capital account balance of Ramelow after he enters the business?

• A) $20,000
• B) $30,000
• C) $25,000
• D) $50,000

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