Gerald, Julia and Bea are partners who decided to terminate their partnership due to misunderstanding. Total assets of the partnership is $480,000 including cash of $30,000. Capital balances of the partners were as follows: Gerald $150,000 Julia $175,000 Bea $67,500. Unpaid liabilities amounted to $87,500. Assets with a book value of $175,000 were sold for $125,000 and the cash was distributed. The P/L ratio is 5:3:2 What amount must the remaining assets be sold in order for Julia to receive $197,500 after liquidation?

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Gerald, Julia and Bea are partners who decided to terminate their partnership due to misunderstanding.

  • Total assets of the partnership is $480,000 including cash of $30,000.
  • Capital balances of the partners were as follows:

Gerald $150,000

Julia $175,000

Bea $67,500.

  • Unpaid liabilities amounted to $87,500.
  • Assets with a book value of $175,000 were sold for $125,000 and the cash was distributed.
  • The P/L ratio is 5:3:2

What amount must the remaining assets be sold in order for Julia to receive $197,500 after liquidation? 

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