The partners have used the same method of allocating


Purkerson, Smith, and Traynor have operated a bookstore for a number of years as a partnership. At the beginning of 2015, capital balances were as follows:

  Purkerson $ 86,000  
  Smith   66,000  
  Traynor   30,000  

Due to a cash shortage, Purkerson invests an additional $12,000 in the business on April 1, 2015.

Each partner is allowed to withdraw $900 cash each month.

The partners have used the same method of allocating profits and losses since the business's inception:

• Each partner is given the following compensation allowance for work done in the business: Purkerson, $10,000; Smith, $26,000; and Traynor, $6,000.
• Each partner is credited with interest equal to 20 percent of the average monthly capital balance for the year without regard for normal drawings.
• Any remaining profit or loss is allocated 4:2:4 to Purkerson, Smith, and Traynor, respectively. The net income for 2015 is $28,000. Each partner withdraws the allotted amount each month.

What are the ending capital balances for 2015?

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