Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Admission of a Partner

Question:

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
Liabilities  Rs Assets Rs
Sundry Creditors 25000 Land and Building 35000
Investment Fluctuation Fund 5000 Machinery 45500
Bills Payable 10000 Stock 13000

Capital:
Himanshu = 35000
Pranav    = 21000
Tushar    = 14000

70000 Debtors 6000
    Investment 5000
    Bank 4000
    Profit and loss A/c 1500
  110000   110000

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.

Options:

₹5500 gain

₹5080 gain

₹5500 loss

₹5080 loss

Correct Answer:

₹5080 gain

Explanation:

Revaluation A/c

Particulars Amount (₹) Particulars Amount (₹)
To Provision for doubtful debts
(6000 x 7/100)
420 By Land and building
(35000 x 20/100)
7000
To Machinery A/c 1500    
To Profit on Revaluation
Himanshu ( 5080 x 5/10)
Pranav     (5080 x 3/10)
Tushar    (5080 x 2/10)

5080    
  7000   7000