Jenny, Daniel, and Mason have the following capital balances: $$30,000,$$$50,000$ and $$46,000$ respectively. The partners share profits and losses $30\%,30\%,$ and $40\%$ respectively. Consider the following five independent transactions:

a$.$ Daniel retires and is paid $$75,200$ based on the terms of the original partnership agreement. If the bonus method is used, what is the capital balance of Mason after the transaction?

b$.$ Daniel retires and is paid $$68,000$ based on an independent appraisal of the business. If the goodwill method is used, what is the capital balance of Mason after the transaction?

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c$.$ The three partners agree to admit Lisa for a $20\%$ interest. Lisa contributes $$38,000$ to the partnership. If the bonus method is used, what is the capital balance of Mason after the transaction?

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d$.$ The three partners agree to admit Lisa for a $20\%$ interest. Lisa contributes $$23,000$ to the partnership. If the bonus method is used, what is the capital balance of Mason after the transaction?

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e$.$ The three partners agree to admit Lisa for a $30\%$ interest. Lisa contributes $$38,000$ to the partnership. If the goodwill method is used, what is the goodwill being recorded?

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