Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Dissolution of Partnership Firm

Question:

The Realisation A/c of A & B Ltd. shows a profit of ₹15,000 on the event of dissolution. The Balance Sheet shows a General Reserve of ₹10,000 on 31st March 2021. The Capital of A & B show a credit balance of ₹10,000 each. How much amount they are emitted to receive on dissolution.

Options:

₹20,500 each

₹22,500 each

₹20,000 each

₹22,000 each

Correct Answer:

₹22,500 each

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (2) : ₹22,500 each.

General reserve is distributed equally = ₹10,000
It is distributed equally between partners as no profit sharing ratio is given. When no profit sharing ratio is mentioned then according to provisions of Indian Partnership Act, 1932 profit are shared equally.

Share in reserve of both partners = 10,000 /2
                                                 = ₹5,000.

Realisation profit is also shared equally means each partners got 15,000/2 i.e ₹7,500.

Capital of each partner = ₹10,000

Each partner got = 5,000 + 7,500 + 10,000
                         = ₹22,500