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A, B, and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5:4:1. C is given a guarantee that his share in a year will not be less than ₹ 5,000. Profit for the year ended 31st March 2021 is ₹ 40000. Deficiency in the guaranteed profit of C is to be borne by B. How much deficiency is borne by B? |
Deficiency of C ₹1,500 met by B Deficiency of C ₹1,000 met by B Deficiency of C ₹4,000 met by B None of these |
Deficiency of C ₹1,000 met by B |
The correct answer is option 2- Deficiency of C ₹1,000 met by B. Profit for the year = ₹40,000 C's share in profit = 40,000 x 1/10 C is given a guarantee of minimum profit of ₹5,000 Deficiency in C’s share = 5,000 − 4,000 This deficiency of C is borne by B. |