Amol and Bimal are partners in a firm. Their capitals are Rs. 1,08,000 and Rs. 72,000 respectively. They admitted Chaman for 1/3 share in profits. Chaman brought proportionate amount of capital. The Capital brought in by Chaman would be?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Rs. 90,000
Chaman brings capital in proportion to his share, so the old partners’ combined capital stands for the share they keep, which is 2/3 of the firm.
Old partners’ capital = Rs. 1,08,000 + Rs. 72,000 = Rs. 1,80,000
This is 2/3 of the new firm’s capital
Total capital of the new firm = Rs. 1,80,000 × 3/2 = Rs. 2,70,000
Chaman’s capital = 1/3 × Rs. 2,70,000 = Rs. 90,000
Shortcut: his 1/3 against their 2/3 means he brings half of what they hold: Rs. 1,80,000 ÷ 2 = Rs. 90,000.
Note: NTA picked this question from an NCERT (2026-27) exercise and changed the figures. Do not ignore NCERT while practising numericals.
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