Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Admission of a Partner

Question:

A and B are partners of a partnership firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 2 respectively. C was admitted for 1/5th share of profit. Machinery would be appreciated by 10% (book value ₹80,000) and building would be depreciated by 20% (₹2,00,000). Unrecorded debtors of ₹1,250 would be brought into books now and a creditor amounting to ₹2,750 died and need not pay anything on this account. What will be profit/loss on revaluation?

Options:

Loss of ₹28,000

Loss of ₹40,000

Profit ₹28,000

Profit ₹40,000

Correct Answer:

Loss of ₹28,000

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1- Loss of ₹28,000.

Revaluation A/c

Particulars Amount ()
particulars Amount ()
To Building (2,00,000 x 20/100) 40,000 By Machinery (80,000 x 10/100) 8,000
    By Debtors 1,250
    By Creditors 2,750
    By loss on revaluation (balancing figure) 28,000
  40,000   40,000