Marcie Is a 40% Partner in the MAP Partnership

question 143

Multiple Choice

Marcie is a 40% partner in the MAP Partnership.During the current tax year,the partnership reported ordinary income of $140,000 before payment of guaranteed payments and distributions to partners.The partnership made an ordinary cash distribution of $10,000 to Marcie,and paid guaranteed payments to partners Marcie,Alice,and Pat of $20,000 each ($60,000 total) .How much will Marcie's adjusted gross income increase as a result of the above items?

• A)$32,000
• B)$52,000
• C)$56,000
• D)$76,000
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Negative Income Elasticity

A condition where the demand for a good decreases as the income of the consumer increases.

Inferior Good

A type of product whose demand decreases when the income of consumers increases and vice versa.

Demand Coefficient

A measure that indicates the sensitivity or responsiveness of the quantity demanded of a good or service to changes in its price.

Normal Good

A good for which demand increases as the income of individuals or the economy grows, and decreases when income falls.