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A-LevelAccountingPreparation of financial statements9706/12 · Feb/Mar 2016 · Q151 Mark

David and Jane have been business partners for several years, sharing profits in the ratio of 2:1. Jane now wishes to retire. Her capital account amounts to $15800 and her current account shows a debit balance of $3500. Goodwill is valued at $6600. The book values of certain tangible assets are to be valued upwards by $3000. What is the amount due to Jane on her retirement from the business?

A$15500
B$18700
C$22500
D$25700

✓ Correct answer

A: $15500

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Preparation of financial statements, A-Level Accounting (syllabus 9706). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Accounting, Feb/Mar 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 15.

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