Keith and Jim are partners.Keith has a capital balance of $51,000 and Jim has a capital balance of $39,000.Bill contributes a building with a fair market value of $27,000 to the partnership for an ownership interest of 20%.How much is the total bonus for the existing partners?
A) $12,000
B) $13,500
C) $3600
D) $27,000

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Bill will get an ownership interest of 20% of ($51,000 + $39,000 + $27,000) = 0.2 × $117,000 = $23,400
Total bonus to existing partners = $27,000 - $23,400 = $3600

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