The Balance sheet of Himanshu, Pranav and Tushar who were sharing profits in proportion to their capital stood as follows:
| Balance Sheet as on 31 March 2022 |
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| Liabilities | Rs | Assets | Rs |
| Sundry Creditors | 25,000 | Land and Building | 35,000 |
| Investment Fluctuation Fund | 5,000 | Machinery | 45,500 |
| Bills Payable | 10,000 | Stock | 13,000 |
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Capital: |
70,000 | Debtors | 6,000 |
| Investment | 5,000 | ||
| Bank | 4,000 | ||
| Profit and loss A/c | 1,500 | ||
| 1,10,000 | 1,10,000 | ||
Addition Information:
(a) On 1st April 2022, they admitted Rachit into partnership for 1/6th share in future profit.
(b) Rachit will bring ₹25,000 for capital and ₹15,000 for goodwill.
(c) A provision for doubtful debts of 7% was to be made.
(d) Land and building is to be appreciated to 120%.
(e) Machinery is decreased by ₹1,500.
On the basis of above case give answer to question:
Identify gain/loss on Revaluation of assets.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is option 2- ₹5,080 gain.
Revaluation A/c
| Particulars | Amount (₹) | Particulars | Amount (₹) |
| To Provision for doubtful debts (6,000 x 7/100) |
420 | By Land and building (35,000 x 20/100) |
7,000 |
| To Machinery A/c (Decrease in machinery) |
1,500 | ||
| To Profit on Revaluation Himanshu ( 5,080 x 5/10) Pranav (5,080 x 3/10) Tushar (5,080 x 2/10) |
5,080 | ||
| 7,000 | 7,000 |