Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Accounting for Partnership

Question:

Amit, Ritu and Zara are in partnership, sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2:1 respectively. Zara's share in the profit is guaranteed by Amit and Ritu to be a minimum of Rs. 8,000. The net profit for the year ended March 31, 2025 was Rs. 30,000. Choose the correct statements from the following:

A. Amit's share of profit is Rs 13,200

B. Ritu's share of profit is Rs 8,800.

C. Amit's share of profit is Rs 12,300.

D. Ritu's share of profit is Rs 10,000.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

A, B and D only

A and B only

C and D only

B, C and D only

Correct Answer:

A and B only

Explanation:

Correct answer: Option (2) → A and B only

Concept: Under a guarantee of minimum profit, any deficiency below the guaranteed amount is borne by the guaranteeing partners in their profit-sharing ratio – per Accounting for Partnership: Basic Concepts.

Profit Rs 30,000 shared 3:2:1 → Amit 15,000, Ritu 10,000, Zara 5,000.
Zara’s guaranteed minimum = Rs 8,000, so deficiency = 8,000 – 5,000 = Rs 3,000, borne by Amit and Ritu in 3:2.
Amit bears 3,000 × 3/5 = 1,800 → Amit’s share = 15,000 – 1,800 = Rs 13,200 (statement A correct).
Ritu bears 3,000 × 2/5 = 1,200 → Ritu’s share = 10,000 – 1,200 = Rs 8,800 (statement B correct).
Hence A and B only.