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Problem 1: In the LM Partnership, Laura and Maria had a capital ratio of 3:1 and a profit and loss ratio of 2:1, respectively. They used the bonus method to record Nora's admittance as a new partner. What ratio should be used to allocate, to Laura and Maria, the excess of Nora's contribution over the amount credited to Nora's capital account?
A. Laura and Maria's new relative capital ratio
B. Laura and Maria's new relative profit and loss ratio
C. Laura and Maria's old capital ratio
D. Laura and Maria's old profit and loss ratio
Problem 2: When Mr. X is admitted to the partnership, the fair value of the assets he contributes exceeds his initial capital balance. If Mr. Z will retire soon from the partnership, what method of recording Mr. X's admission should Mr. Z prefer?
A. The bonus method
B. The revaluation method
C. Either the bonus or the revaluation method
D. Neither the bonus or the revaluation method