Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Accounting for Partnership

Question:

What would be the profit sharing ratio of partners if provisions of the Partnership Act 1932 is followed?

Options:

As per majority of 51% partners

Equally

In Capital Contribution Ratio

Any of the above

Correct Answer:

Equally

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2- Equally.

The profit sharing ratio of partners is equal if provisions of the Partnership Act 1932 is followed.


Partnership comes into existence as a result of agreement among the partners. The agreement can be either oral or written. The partnership act does not require that the agreement must be in writing. But whenever it is in writing, the document, which contains terms of the agreement is called "Partnership Deed". There are various provisions affecting partnership accounts. Profit sharing ratio is one of the provisions amongst them. If the partnership deed is silent about the profit sharing ratio, the profits and losses of the firm are to be shared equally by partners, irrespective of their capital contribution in the firm.