Marcus is a general partner who owns a 50% interest in Barron Enterprises. Malcolm is a limited partner who owns 50%. The partnership has $50,000 in recourse liabilities and $30,000 in nonrecourse liabilities. What is Marcus' total share of liabilities?
$40,000 $50,000 $65,000 $80,000
Answer | ||
The correct option C : $ 65,000. | ||
Explanation | ||
Point - 1 |
General partners need to fully bear the recourse liabilities. |
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Point - 2 | The non recourse liabilities will be shared between both the general and limited partner in proporiton of their interest. | |
Point -3 | recourse liabilities fully borne by Marcus (only general partner) | $50,000 |
non recourse liability in proportion of interest ($30,000*50%) | $15,000 | |
Marcus's total share of liabliities | $65,000 | |
Therefore, | ||
Option C is correct | ||
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