Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Reconstitution of Partnership Firm: Retirement and Death

Question:

A, B & C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 2:2:1. At the end of the year, the balance sheet shows the following information-
Capital accounts of partner- A ₹600000, B ₹480000 C ₹480000
General reserve= ₹440000
Workmen compensation reserve= ₹360000
Creditors= ₹240000
Land=  ₹800000
Building= ₹600000
Furniture= ₹240000
Debtors= ₹400000(including ₹20000 for provision)
Stock= ₹440000
Cash= ₹140000

If C retires from the firm and profit on revaluation is ₹190000, then what is the share of C in revaluation?

Options:

₹48500

₹72000

₹36000

₹38000

Correct Answer:

₹38000

Explanation:

Profit on Revaluation= ₹190000
C share = 190000*1/5= ₹38000