Question

Seth and Rachel have original investments of $50,000 and $100,000, respectively, in a partnership. The articles of partnership include the following provisions regarding the division of net income: interest on original investment at 10%; salary allowances of $27,000 and $18,000, respectively; and the remainder divided equally. How much of the net loss of $16,000 is allocated to Seth?
A. $4,000.
B. $6,000.
C. $16,000.
D. $8,000.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. $8,000.

Explanation:

*Net loss is considered as the amount to be allocated between partners on equal sharing ratio. Otherwise the net allocated amount will be 76,000 ( -16000-5000-10000-27000-18000) net loss and Seth's share will be -38,000 (76000/2) . Question has no option of this amount.

                                          Statement of Partners Equity

                                          For the Year end MM-DD-YY

                                                    Seth                      Rachel

                                                       $                             $              

Beginning Capital balance =         0                             0

Investment by partners       =     50,000                 100,000    

interest Allowance              =       5000                     10,000

Salary Allowance                =       27000                    18,000

Net loss Allocated              =       (8,000)                (8,000)  

Ending capital balance       =      74,000                   120,000