Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Reconstitution of Partnership Firm: Retirement and Death

Question:

A, B & C are partners sharing profits in proportion to their capital. B retired from the firm on 1st April 2021 and the remaining partners decided to carry on the partnership with a profit-sharing ratio of 3:1. At the time of retirement, their capital accounts show balance- A- ₹450000, B- ₹300000, and C ₹150000. There is also a debit balance of P & L A/c of ₹12000. The firm has debtors of ₹100000 on which ₹2000 is made for provision for doubtful debts. The assets and liabilities of the partnership firm are as follows-
Creditors- ₹108000
General reserve- ₹12000
Cash balance- ₹80000
Stock- ₹90000
Machinery- ₹240000
Land- ₹500000

In which ratio, do the remaining partners compensate to retiring partner?

Options:

3:1

1:3

3:2

2:3

Correct Answer:

3:1

Explanation:

Old ratio= 3:2:1
New ratio= 3:1
Gain of A= 3/4-3/6=3/12
Gain of C= 1/4-1/6= 1/12
So, the gaining ratio is 3:1