Katy and Perry who share profits and losses in the ratio of 3:7 are partners with capital balances of P40,000 and P60,000, respectively. Hermes is to be admitted into the partnership for 20% interest in the capital of the new partnership. If assets are revalued and the capital balances of Katy and Perry after recording the admission of Hermes are P52,000 and P88,000, respectively, how much will be the amount invested by Hermes?

Katy and Perry who share profits and losses in the ratio of 3:7 are partners with capital balances of P40,000 and P60,000, respectively. Hermes is to be admitted into the partnership for 20% interest in the capital of the new partnership. If assets are revalued and the capital balances of Katy and Perry after recording the admission of Hermes are P52,000 and P88,000, respectively, how much will be the amount invested by Hermes?

Principles of Accounting Volume 1

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Chapter15: Partnership Accounting

Section: Chapter Questions

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