Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Reconstitution of Partnership Firm: Retirement and Death

Question:

L, P and R are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 3. After all adjustments, on L’s retirement with respect to general reserve, goodwill and revaluation etc., the balances in their capital accounts stood at Rs. 70,000, Rs. 60,000 and Rs. 50,000 respectively. It was decided that the amount payable to L will be brought by P and R in such a way as to make their capitals proportionate to their new profit sharing ratio. Calculate the amount to be brought by P.

Options:

Rs 70,000

Rs 40,000

Rs 45,000

Rs 30,000

Correct Answer:

Rs 30,000

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → 

Rs 30,000