Roberts and Smith drafted a partnership agreement that lists the following assets contributed at the partnership’s formation:

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Contributed by

Roberts

Smith

Cash

$20,000

$30,000

Inventory

15,000

Building

40,000

Furniture & equipment

15,000

The building is subject to a mortgage of $10,000, which the partnership has assumed. The partnership agreement also specifies that profits and losses are to be distributed evenly. What amounts should be recorded as capital for Roberts and Smith at the formation of the partnership?

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Roberts

Smith

a.

$35,000

$85,000

b.

$35,000

$75,000

c.

$55,000

$55,000

d.

$60,000

$60,000