Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Reconstitution of Partnership Firm: Retirement and Death

Question:
A, B & C are partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 2:2:1. B decided to retire on 31st March 2021. On the date of retirement, some of the assets and liabilities appeared in the books as follows-
Creditors- ₹70000
Building- ₹100000
Machinery- ₹40000
Stock of raw material- ₹20000
Stock of finished goods- ₹30000
Debtors- ₹20000
How much provision was created if it is agreed that a 5% provision is made for doubtful debts?
Options:
₹5000
₹2000
₹19000
₹1000
Correct Answer:
₹1000
Explanation:
Debtors- ₹20000
Provision= 20000*5/100= ₹1000