D is corrent. Abel is to receive 5% interest on the weighted-average capital balance. The weighted-average capital balance and interest are calculated as follows: Beginning capital | $100,000 × 3/12 = | $ 25,000 | Withdrawal of $30,000 | $70,000 × 2/12 = | $ 11,667 | Contribution of $50,000 | $120,000 × 7/12 = | $ 70,000 | Weighted-average balance | | $ 106,667 | Interest rate | | 5% | Interest | | $ 5,333 |
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A is incorrect because Abel had a capital balance throughout the year. Abel is to receive 5% interest on the weighted-average capital balance. The weighted-average capital balance and interest are calculated as follows: Beginning capital | $100,000 × 3/12 = | $ 25,000 | Withdrawal of $30,000 | $70,000 × 2/12 = | $ 11,667 | Contribution of $50,000 | $120,000 × 7/12 = | $ 70,000 | Weighted-average balance | | $ 106,667 | Interest rate | | 5% | Interest | | $ 5,333 |
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B is incorrect because Abel is to receive interest on the weighted-average capital balance, not the beginning balance ($100,000 x 5% = $5,000). Abel is to receive 5% interest on the weighted-average capital balance. The weighted-average capital balance and interest are calculated as follows: Beginning capital | $100,000 × 3/12 = | $ 25,000 | Withdrawal of $30,000 | $70,000 × 2/12 = | $ 11,667 | Contribution of $50,000 | $120,000 × 7/12 = | $ 70,000 | Weighted-average balance | | $ 106,667 | Interest rate | | 5% | Interest | | $ 5,333 |
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C is incorrect because Abel is to receive interest on the weighted-average capital balance, not the average capital balance [($100,000+$120,000)/2 = $110,000 x 5% = $5,500]. Abel is to receive 5% interest on the weighted-average capital balance. The weighted-average capital balance and interest are calculated as follows: Beginning capital | $100,000 × 3/12 = | $ 25,000 | Withdrawal of $30,000 | $70,000 × 2/12 = | $ 11,667 | Contribution of $50,000 | $120,000 × 7/12 = | $ 70,000 | Weighted-average balance | | $ 106,667 | Interest rate | | 5% | Interest | | $ 5,333 |
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