Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Reconstitution of Partnership Firm: Retirement and Death

Question:

X, Y, Z were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 4:3:2. Z died on 30 June 2020 on which date his capital is ₹100000, and after doing all adjustments his capital balance will be ₹174000. His share of profit from the closing of last year till his death is ₹7500. Z's executor is paid ₹14000 on Ist July 2020 and the balance in 2 equal annual installments starts from 30th June,2021 with interest @ 6%p.a. Accounts are closed on 31st March.

How much amount will be paid in 2nd installment?

Options:

₹160000

₹87200

₹89600

₹84800

Correct Answer:

₹84800

Explanation:

Balance is paid in 2 equal installments and the amount paid to the executor is ₹160000. This will be paid into 2 equal annual installments means 80000 each year plus interest.

Z's Executor Account

Date

Particulars

Amount (₹)_

Date

Particulars

Amount (₹)

1 July 2020

To Bank A/c

14000

30 June 2020

By Z’s Capital A/c

174000

31st March 2021

To Balance c/d

167200

31st March 2021

By Interest A/c
(160000 x 6/100)

7200

 

 

181200

 

 

181200

 

 

 

 

 

 

30 June 2021

To Bank A/c
(80000 + 7200 + 2400)

89600

1st April 2021

By Bal b/d

167200

31st March 2022

To Balance c/d

83600

30 June 2021

By Interest A/c
(160000 x 6/100 x 3/12 )

2400

 

 

 

31st March 2022

By Interest A/c
(80000 x 6/100 x 9/12 )

3600

 

 

173200

 

 

173200

 

 

 

 

 

 

30 June 2022

To Bank A/c
(80000 + 3600 + 1200)

84800

1st April 2022

By Bal b/d

83600

 

 

 

30 June 2022

By Interest A/c
(80000 x 6/100 x 3/12 )

1200

 

 

84800

 

 

84800