Charles pays $30,000 to Steven to acquire Steven’s $15,000 interest in a partnership. The journal entry to record this transaction is

a.

Charles, capital

15,000

Steven, capital

15,000

b.

Charles, capital

15,000

Steven, capital

15,000

c.

Charles, capital

30,000

Steven, capital

30,000

d.

Charles, capital

45,000

Steven, capital

45,000