Seth and Rachel have original investments of 50000 and 10000
Seth and Rachel have original investments of $50,000 and $100,000, respectively, in a partnership. The articles of partnership include the following provisions regarding the division of net income: interest on original investment at 10%; salary allowances of $27,000 and $18,000, respectively; and the remainder divided equally. How much of the net loss of $16,000 is allocated to Seth?
Solution
Calculate distribution Net Loss :
So net loss allocated to seth is ($38000).
| Net Loss | (16000) |
| Salary of partners (27000+18000) | (45000) |
| Interest on partner\'s capital (150000*10%) | (15000) |
| Total distributable amount | (76000) |
| Seth (76000/2) | (38000) |
| Rachel (76000/2) | (38000) |
