Claim against the partnership assets


Problem:

A local partnership was considering the possibility of liquidation since one of the partners (Ding) was insolvent. Capital balances at that time were as follows. Profits and losses were divided on a 4:2:2:2 basis, respectively.

Ding, capital $60,000
Laurel, capital 67,000
Ezzard, capital 17,000
Tillman, capital 96,000

Ding's creditors filed a $25,000 claim against the partnership's assets. At that time, the partnership held assets reported at $360,000 and liabilities of $120,000.

If the assets could be sold for $228,000, what is the minimum amount that Ding's creditors would have received?

A) $36,000.
B) $0.
C) $2,500.
D) $38,720.
E) $67,250.

If the assets could be sold for $228,000, what is the minimum amount that Laurel's creditors would have received?

A) $36,000.
B) $0.
C) $2,500.
D) $38,250.
E) $67,250

If the assets could be sold for $228,000, what is the minimum amount that Ezzard's creditors would have received?

A) $36,000.
B) $0.
C) $2,500.
D) $38,250.
E) $67,250.

If the assets could be sold, for $228,000 what is the minimum amount that Tillman's creditors would have received?

A) $36,000.
B) $0.
C) $2,500.
D) $38,250.
E) $67,250.

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