The Partners of Apple, Bere, and Carroll LLP Share Net

question 51

Multiple Choice

The partners of Apple, Bere, and Carroll LLP share net income and losses in a 5:3:2 ratio, respectively. The capital account balances on January 1, 2011, were as follows: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Apple, capital } & \$ 25,000 \\\hline \text { Bere, capital } & 75,000 \\\hline \text { Carroll, capital } & 50,000 \\\hline \text { Total partners' capital } & \$ 150,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$
The carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities of the partnership are the same as their current fair values. Dorr will be admitted to the partnership with a 20% capital interest and a 20% share of net income and losses in exchange for a cash investment. The amount of cash that Dorr should invest in the partnership is:

• A) $25,000.
• B) $30,000.
• C) $37,500.
• D) $75,000.
• E) $90,000. ($150,000/.8 = $187,500. $187,500 - $150,000 = $37,500 to invest)

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