Answer: b. Debit Henry, Capital $42,500; debit Luther, Capital $34,500; credit Cash $77,000. Debit Henry, Capital $45,000; debit Luther, Capital $37,000; credit Gage, Capital $5,000; credit Cash $77,000.
Explanation:
The deficiency will apportioned to Henry and Luther equally.
Henry capital becomes = 45,000 - 2,500 = $42,500
Luther capital becomes = 37,000 - 2,500 = $34,500
The $77,000 will then be debited to their capital accounts to recognize the balance left in their accounts:
= 42,500 + 34,500
= $77,000
Credit Gage for $5,000 to recognize that Henry and Luther paid off the deficiency.
