Blau and Rubi are partners who share profits and losses in the ratio of 6:4, respectively. On May 1, 2006, their respective capital accounts were as follows:

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Blau

$60,000

Rubi

50,000

On that date, Lind was admitted as a partner with a one-third interest in capital and profits for an investment of $40,000. The new partnership began with total capital of $150,000. Immediately after Lind’s admission, Blau’s capital should be

  1. $50,000
  2. $54,000
  3. $56,667
  4. $60,000