Table 12-9 Wally, Willie, and Watson Formed a Partnership Several Years Ago

question 99

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Table 12-9
Wally, Willie, and Watson formed a partnership several years ago. Wally has decided to withdraw from the partnership. The current capital balances are: Wally, capital, $50,000; Willie, capital, $65,000; and Watson, capital, $100,000. Prior to the withdrawal of Wally, the partners agree to revalue some of the partnership assets. Inventory with a cost of $120,000 has a current market value of $150,000; land with a cost of $50,000 has a current market value of $125,000. Wally, Willie, and Watson share net income and losses in a 3:3:4 ratio. Willie and Watson will share net income in a 3:4 ratio.
-Refer to Table 12-9.What is total capital for the partnership after revaluing the assets?

• A) $215,000
• B) $320,000
• C) $110,000
• D) $275,000

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