Tower, Knight, and Spears Are Partners Who Share Income and Loss

Essay

Tower, Knight, and Spears are partners who share income and loss in a 4:2:2 ratio. The partnership's capital balances are as follows: Tower, $292,000; Knight, $114,000; and Spears,
$194,000. Damsel is admitted to the partnership on March 1 with a 25% equity. Prepare the journal entries to record Damsel's entry into the partnership under each of the following separate assumptions: Damsel invests (a) $200,000; (b) $180,000; and (c) $240,000.