Hardin, Sutton, and Williams Have Operated a Local Business as a Partnership

question 43

Essay

Hardin, Sutton, and Williams have operated a local business as a partnership for several years. All profits and losses have been allocated in a 3:2:1 ratio, respectively. Recently, Williams has undergone personal financial problems, and is insolvent. To satisfy Williams' creditors, the partnership has decided to liquidate.
The following balance sheet has been produced: During the liquidation process, the following transactions take place:
- Noncash assets are sold for $116,000.
- Liquidation expenses of $12,000 are paid. No further expenses are expected.
- Safe capital distributions are made to the partners.
- Payment is made of all business liabilities.
- Any deficit capital balances are deemed to be uncollectible.
Compute safe cash payments after the noncash assets have been sold and the liquidation expenses have been paid.

Analyze and calculate probabilities in given situations using the Poisson distribution.

Recognize the limitations and properties of the Poisson distribution.

Grasp the concept of variance, especially in relation to random variables and distributions.

Infer the significance of different intervals in Poisson experiments.

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