Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Reconstitution of Partnership Firm: Retirement and Death

Question:

Read the following passage and answer the question.

X, Y, Z were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 1:2:3. Z retired and his capital after making all adjustments is ₹2,20,000. X & Y agreed to pay him ₹2,50,000 in full settlement of his claim. The new profit-sharing ratio is 1:3.

What is gain of Y partner?

Options:

1/12

5/12

9/12

3/12

Correct Answer:

5/12

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2- 5/12.

Gain of partner = New share - Old share
Gain of Y  = 3/4 - 2/6
                = (9-4)/12
                = 5/12