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The Balance Sheet of Ryan and Peter's Partnership as of December

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The balance sheet of Ryan and Peter's partnership as of December 31,2018,is given below.  Assets  Liabilities  Cash $54,201 Accounts Payable $12,000 Accounts Receivable 11,000 Other liabilities 69,201 Furniture 23,000 Partners’ Equity  Equipment 38,000 Ryan, Capital 27,000 Other assets 9000 Peter, Capital 27,000 Total assets $135,201 Total liabilities and partners’ equity $135,2\begin{array}{|l|c|l|c|}\hline \text { Assets } & & \underline{\text { Liabilities }} & \\\hline \text { Cash } & \$ 54,201 & \text { Accounts Payable } & \$ 12,000 \\\hline \text { Accounts Receivable } & 11,000 & \text { Other liabilities } & 69,201 \\\hline \text { Furniture } & 23,000 & \text { Partners' Equity } & \\\hline \text { Equipment } & 38,000 & \text { Ryan, Capital } & 27,000 \\\hline \text { Other assets } & 9000 & \text { Peter, Capital } & \underline{27,000} \\\hline \text { Total assets } & \$ 135,201 & \text { Total liabilities and partners' equity } & \$ 135,2 \\\hline\end{array} Ryan and Peter share profits in the ratio 3:2.They have decided to liquidate the partnership.The furniture
And the equipment were sold at a cumulative loss of $4000.The accounts receivable were collected in full and the other assets were written off as worthless.The accounts payable and other liabilities were paid off at book value.The firm's accountant distributed the remaining cash between Ryan and Peter equally.However,Peter initiated a lawsuit claiming that his share was greater than Ryan's.How much should Peter have received?


A) $20,500
B) $19,200
C) $21,800
D) $23,200

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