Answer:
The amount of cash that will be received by Montana is $37000.
Explanation: Â
                         Minden      Mel    Montana
Profit sharing ratio                 30%       40%       30%
Balances                         27000    -12000   43000
Deficiency distrubuted              -6000    12000   -6000
Cash received by partners           21000      0       37000  Â
Minden and Montana have to contribute in their
profit sharing ratio (30% and 30%), i.e., equally.
Therefore, the amount of cash that will be received by Montana is $37000.