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Gary, Peter, and Chris own a firm as partners. Gary has a capital balance of $22

ID: 2493030 • Letter: G

Question

Gary, Peter, and Chris own a firm as partners. Gary has a capital balance of $22,000; Peter a capital balance of $42,000; and Chris has a capital balance of $32,000. As per the partnership agreement, Gary gets a profit share of 2/9; Peter has 4/9; and Chris has 3/9. Which of the following is true, if Gary withdraws from the partnership by receiving $22,000?

A.Gary, Capital will be debited for $22,000.

B.Cash is debited for $22,000.

C.Peter, Capital and Chris, Capital will be credited for $11,000 each.

D.Peter, Capital will be credited for $22,000.

Explanation / Answer

When a partner withdraws an amount equal to his capital balance, his account in books will be closed by Debiting his capital account and crediting cash account.

Hence, in here Option B is correct, that Gary capital account will be debited for $22,000.