Problem
A statement of financial affairs created for an insolvent corporation that is beginning the process of liquidation discloses the following data (assets are shown at net realizable values):
Assets pledged with fully secured creditors
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202,000
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Fully secured liabilities
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151,000
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Assets pledged with partially secured creditors
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381,000
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Partially secured liabilities
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492,000
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Assets not pledged
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301,000
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Unsecured liabilities with priority
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176,300
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Accounts payable (unsecured)
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391,000
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a. This company owes $4,000 to an unsecured creditor (without priority). How much money can this creditor expect to collect?
b. This company owes $102,000 to a bank on a note payable that is secured by a security interest attached to property with an estimated net realizable value of $81,000. How much money can this bank expect to collect?