| X and Y are in partnership, sharing profits in the ratio 2:1 and compiling their financial statements to 30 June eachyear.
 On 1 January 2004 Z joined the partnership, and it was agreed that the profit-sharing arrangement should becomeX 50%, Y 30% and Z 20%.
 
 The profit for the year ended 30 June 2004 was $540,000, after charging an expense of $30,000 which it was
 agreed related to the period before 1 January 2004. The profit otherwise accrued evenly over the year.
 What is X’s total profit share for the year ended 30 June 2004? A   $305,000B   $312,500
 C   $315,000
 D   $295,000
 B [2/3 x 1/2 x (540,000 + 30,000)] – 20,000 + (50% x 285,000) 
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