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Cleary, Wasser, and Nolan Formed a Partnership on January 1 \bullet

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Cleary, Wasser, and Nolan formed a partnership on January 1, 2010, with investments of $100,000, $150,000, and $200,000, respectively. For division of income, they agreed to (1) interest of 10% of the beginning capital balance each year, (2) annual compensation of $10,000 to Wasser, and (3) sharing the remainder of the income or loss in a ratio of 20% for Cleary, and 40% each for Wasser and Nolan. Net income was $150,000 in 2010 and $180,000 in 2011. Each partner withdrew $1,000 for personal use every month during 2010 and 2011.
-Jerry, a partner in the JSK partnership, begins the year on January 1, 2011 with a capital balance of $20,000. The JSK partnership agreement states that Jerry receives 6% interest on this weighted average capital balance.
\bullet On March 1, 2011, when the partnership tax return for 2010 was completed, Jerry's capital account was credited for his share of 2010 profit of $120,000.
\bullet Jerry withdrew this amount quarterly, beginning April 1.
\bullet On September 1, Jerry's capital account was credited with a special bonus of $60,000 for business he brought to the partnership.
What amount of interest will be attributed to Jerry for year 2011 that will go toward his profit distribution for the year? (Use a 360-day year for calculations)


A) $5,250
B) $6,000
C) $6,400
D) $7,000
E) $7,200

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