Reference no: EM132830715
Problem 1: The Bronx General Partnership had assets worth $36,000 after liquidation. Tom, Paul, April, and Louis, equal partners, each contributed $3,000 into the capital pool at the inception of the business. Tom later loaned the business $8,000. They owe $24,000 to creditors. What will Tom get in distribution, assuming there is no agreement on the distribution of profits?
a. $3,000
b. $9,000
c. $8,000
d. $11,000
Problem 2: Rom, Sandy and Abe agree to put in $10,000 each to set up a homeless shelter. They each work two days a week. Donations fund the day-to-day operations. Do they have a partnership?
a. Yes, because they are all co-equals in ownership of the shelter
b .No, because they have made no formal agreement
c. No, because there is no business for profit
d. Yes, since each has control of the operation