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Admission of a PartnerDebra and Merina sell electronic equipment and supplies through thei...

Admission of a Partner

Debra and Merina sell electronic equipment and supplies through their partnership. They wish to expand their computer lines and decide to admit Wayne to the partnership. Debra's capital is $200,000, Merina's capital is $160,000, and they share income in a ratio of 3:2, respectively.

Required

Record Wayne's admission for each of the following independent situations:

a.   Wayne directly purchases half ofMerina's investment in the partnership for $90,000.


b.    Wayne invests the amount needed to give him a one-third interest in the capital of the partner­ship if no goodwill or bonus is recorded.


c.   Wayne invests $110,000 for a one-fourth interest. Goodwill is to be recorded.


d.    Debra and Merina agree that some of the inventory is obsolete. The inventory account is decreased before Wayne is admitted. Wayne invests $100,000 for a one-fourth interest.


e.    Wayne directly purchases a one-fourth interest by paying Debra $80,000 and Merina $60,000. The land account is increased before Wayne is admitted.


f.      Wayne invests $80,000 for a one-fifth interest in the total capital of$440,000.


g.    Wayne invests $100,000 for a one-fifth interest. Goodwill is to be recorded.

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