Hampton Company is trying to decide whether to seek liquidation or reorganization. Hampton has provided the following balance sheet: Additional information is as follows:
● The investments are currently worth $13,000.
● It is estimated that $32,000 of the accounts receivable are collectible.
● The inventory can be sold for $74,000.
● The prepaid expenses and the intangible assets have no net realizable value.
● The land and building are currently valued at $250,000.
● The equipment can be sold for $60,000.
● Administrative expenses (not yet recorded) are estimated to be $12,500.
● Accrued expenses include $17,000 of salaries payable ($11,000 to one employee and $3,000 each to two other employees).
● Accrued expenses include $7,000 of unpaid payroll taxes.
What is the payout percentage to unsecured creditors? (Round the percentage to a whole number and two decimal places.)

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Hampton Company is trying to decide whether to seek liquidation or reorganization. Hampton has provided the following balance sheet:  Additional information is as follows:
● The investments are currently worth $13,000.
● It is estimated that $32,000 of the accounts receivable are collectible.
● The inventory can be sold for $74,000.
● The prepaid expenses and the intangible assets have no net realizable value.
● The land and building are currently valued at $250,000.
● The equipment can be sold for $60,000.
● Administrative expenses (not yet recorded) are estimated to be $12,500.
● Accrued expenses include $17,000 of salaries payable ($11,000 to one employee and $3,000 each to two other employees).
● Accrued expenses include $7,000 of unpaid payroll taxes.
What is the payout percentage to unsecured creditors? (Round the percentage to a whole number and two decimal places.)

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The Answer of Hampton Company is trying to decide whether to seek liquidation or reorganization. Hampton has provided the following balance sheet:  Additional information is as follows:
● The investments are currently worth $13,000.
● It is estimated that $32,000 of the accounts receivable are collectible.
● The inventory can be sold for $74,000.
● The prepaid expenses and the intangible assets have no net realizable value.
● The land and building are currently valued at $250,000.
● The equipment can be sold for $60,000.
● Administrative expenses (not yet recorded) are estimated to be $12,500.
● Accrued expenses include $17,000 of salaries payable ($11,000 to one employee and $3,000 each to two other employees).
● Accrued expenses include $7,000 of unpaid payroll taxes.
What is the payout percentage to unsecured creditors? (Round the percentage to a whole number and two decimal places.)

Hampton Company Is Trying to Decide Whether to Seek Liquidation