Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Admission of a Partner

Question:
X, and Y are the partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5:4 and they decided on their new ratio 2:1. At the time of reconstitution of the firm, it has a balance of General Reserve of Rs 9,000. How will it be treated?
Options:
Credited to X and Y's Capital a/c - 6,000 and 3000 respectively
Credited to X and Y's capital a/c - 5,000 and 4000 respectively
Rs 9,000 will be shown in new Balance Sheet
Debited to X and Y's Capital a/c - 5000 and 4000 respectively
Correct Answer:
Credited to X and Y's capital a/c - 5,000 and 4000 respectively
Explanation:
A- 9000*5/9 = 5000 B - 9000*4/9 = 4000