The ABCD Partnership Has the Following Balance Sheet at January

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Essay

The ABCD Partnership has the following balance sheet at January 1, 2010, prior to the admission of new partner, Eden.

Eden acquired a 20% interest in the partnership by contributing a total of $71,500 directly to the other four partners. Goodwill is to be recorded. Profits and losses have previously been split according to the following percentages: Adams, 15%; Barnes, 35%; Cordas, 30%; and Davis, 20%. After Eden made his investment, what were the individual capital balances?

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