Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Reconstitution of Partnership Firm: Retirement and Death

Question:

Read the following passage and answer the 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 ₹1,00,000, and after doing all adjustments his capital balance will be ₹1,74,000. His share of profit from the closing of last year till his death is ₹7,500. Z's executor is paid ₹14,000 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 interest will be due on 31st March,2021?

Options:

₹2,400

₹1,200

₹3,600

₹7,200

Correct Answer:

₹7,200

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4- 7,200

Interest will be calculated for 9 months i.e. from 1 july to 31 march on balancing figure of 1,60,000 which comes out to be 7,200.

 

Z's Executor Account

Date

Particulars

Amount (₹)

Date

Particulars

Amount (₹)

1 July 2020

To Bank A/c

14,000

30 June 2020

By Z’s Capital A/c

1,74,000

31st March 2021

To Balance c/d

1,67,200

31st March 2021

By Interest A/c
(1,60,000 x 6/100 x 9/12)

7,200

 

 

1,81,200

 

 

1,81,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

30 June 2021

To Bank A/c
(80,000 + 7,200 + 2,400)

89,600

1st April 2021

By Bal b/d

1,67,200

31st March 2022

To Balance c/d

83,600

30 June 2021

By Interest A/c
(1,60,000 x 6/100 x 3/12 )

2,400

 

 

 

31st March 2022

By Interest A/c
(80,000 x 6/100 x 9/12 )

3,600

 

 

1,73,200

 

 

1,73,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

30 June 2022

To Bank A/c
(80,000 + 3,600 + 1,200)

84,800

1st April 2022

By Bal b/d

83,600

 

 

 

30 June 2022

By Interest A/c
(80,000 x 6/100 x 3/12 )

1,200

 

 

84,800

 

 

84,800