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In a partnership firm, there are partners A, B and C, sharing profits in the ratio 3:2:1. A retires, and after all adjustments, the Capital A/c of B and C have a balance of Rs 55,000 and 35,000 respectively. They decided to adjust their capital in a new profit ratio by withdrawing or bringing cash. Calculate the amounts to be withdrawn or brought by partners. |
B's Capital Dr. by ₹5,000 and C's Capital Cr. by ₹5,000 B's Capital Cr. by ₹5,000 and C 's Capital Dr. by ₹5,000 B's Capital Dr. by ₹10,000 and C's Capital Cr. by ₹10,000 B's Capital Cr. by ₹10,000 and C 's Capital Dr. by ₹10,000 |
B's Capital Cr. by ₹5,000 and C 's Capital Dr. by ₹5,000 |
The correct answer is option 2- B's Capital Cr. by ₹5,000 and C 's Capital Dr. by ₹5,000. New Ratio(B & C) = 2:1 because if no information is given then old ratio becomes new ratio. Total Capital = 55,000 + 35,000 According to new ratio, new capital should be- B will bring ₹5000 as his old capital is 55,000 but it should be 60,000. So, his account will be credited with ₹5,000. |