X and Y are in partnership sharing profits and losses equally. They have combined capital account balances of $200 000. Z was admitted as a partner. Non-current assets were revalued upwards by $30000. Goodwill was valued at $20000 but was not to be retained in the books of account. Following Z's admission the total of the partners' capital accounts was $270000. How much capital did Z contribute?
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B: $40000
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