Read the following passage and answer the questions. A Solid Partnership A, V and T were partners of a law firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5:3:2. Their partnership deed provided the following: (i) Interest on partners' capital @ 5% p.a. (ii) A guaranteed that he would earn a minimum annual fee of ₹6,00,000 for the firm. (iii) T was guaranteed a profit of ₹2,50,000 (excluding interest on capital) and any deficiency on account of this was to be borne by A and V in the ratio of 2:3. During the year ending March 31, 2019, A earned a fee of ₹3,20,000 and net profits earned by the firm were ₹8,60,000. |
In which ratio the deficiency of T will be borne by A & V? |
5:3 2:3 2:4 2:1 |
2:3 |
The correct answer is option 2- 2:3. The deficiency of T will be borne by A & V in 2:3. (given in the que).
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