| P and Q are in partnership, sharing profits in the ratio 3:2 and compiling their accounts to 30 June each year.On 1 January 2002 R joined the partnership, and from that date the profit-sharing ratio became P 50%, Q 25% and
 R 25%, after providing for salaries for Q and R as follows:
 Q $20,000 per year
 R $12,000 per year
 The partnership profit for the year ended 30 June 2002 was $480,000, accruing evenly over the year.
 What are the partners’ total profit shares for the year ended 30 June 2002?
 P                 Q                R
 $ $ $
 A 256,000 162,000 62,000
 B 248,000 168,000 64,000
 C 264,000 166,000 66,000
 D 264,000 156,000 60,000
   A |