Problem - The partnership of Hendrick, Mitchum, and Redding has the following account balances:
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Cash
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$51,000
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Liabilities
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$41,000
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Noncash assets
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150,000
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Hendrick, capital
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119,000
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Mitchum, capital
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85,000
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Redding, capital
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(44,000)
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This partnership is being liquidated. Hendrick and Mitchum are each entilited to 40 percent of all profits and losses with the remaining 20 percent going to Redding.
a. What is the maximum amount that Redding might have to contribute to this partnership because of the deficit capital balance?
b. How should the $10,000 cash that is presently available in excess of liabilities be distributed?
c. If the noncash assets are sold for a total of $65,000, what is the minimum amount of cash that Hendrick could receive?