Gillie, Taft, and Dall are partners in an architectural firm. The partnership agreement is silent about the payment of salaries and the division of profits and losses. Gillie works full-time in the firm, and Taft and Dall each work half time. Taft invested $120,000 in the firm, and Gillie and Dall invested $60,000 each. Dall is responsible for bringing in 50% of the business, and Gillie and Taft 25% each. How should profits of $120,000 for the year be divided?
- Gillie $60,000, Taft $30,000, Dall $30,000.
- Gillie $40,000, Taft $40,000, Dall $40,000.
- Gillie $30,000, Taft $60,000, Dall $30,000.
- Gillie $30,000, Taft $30,000, Dall $60,000.
Answer(s): B
Explanation:
Choice "b" is correct. $40,000 − $40,000 − $40,000 (equally).
Rule: In the absence of an agreement to the contrary, the profits will be shared equally regardless of investment of money or time.
Choices "a", "c", and "d" are incorrect, per the above rule.
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