What is Paul’s capital balance after closing the revenue and expense accounts to the capital accounts?

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Answer the following three questions. 

Paul and Roger are partners who share income in the ratio of 3:2 (3/5 to Paul and 2/5 to Roger). Their capital balances are $90,000 and $130,000, respectively. The partnership generated net income of $50,000 for the year. What is Paul’s capital balance after closing the revenue and expense accounts to the capital accounts?

a.$108,000
b.$115,000
c.$180,000
d.$120,000
 

Jackson and Campbell have capital balances of $100,000 and $300,000, respectively. Jackson devotes full time and Campbell devotes one-half time to the business. Determine the division of $150,000 of net income in the ratio of capital balances.

a.$75,000 and $75,000
b.$37,500 and $112,500
c.$100,000 and $50,000
d.$50,000 and $100,000
 

Douglas pays Selena $42,600 for her 27% interest in a partnership with net assets of $126,700. Following this transaction, Douglas's capital account should have a credit balance of

a.$126,700
b.$11,502
c.$42,600
d.$34,209
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