Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

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 25,000 Land and Building 35,000
Investment Fluctuation Fund 5,000 Machinery 45,500
Bills Payable 10,000 Stock 13,000

Capital:
Himanshu = 35,000
Pranav    = 21,000
Tushar    = 14,000

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.

Options:

₹5,500 gain

₹5,080 gain

₹5,500 loss

₹5,080 loss

Correct Answer:

₹5,080 gain

Explanation:

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