Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Accountancy

Chapter

Admission of a Partner

Question:

A partnership firm with partners A, B and C sharing profits in the ratio of 2 : 2 : 1. On 1st April, 2022 they decided to change the profit sharing ratio to 5 : 3 : 2. On that date debit balance of Profit & Loss Account was ₹75,000 appeared in the Balance Sheet and partners decided to pass an adjusting entry for it.

Which of the undermentioned options reflect the correct treatment for the above information?

Options:

B's capital Account will be debited by ₹7,500 and A's capital Account will be credited by the same amount

A's capital account will be debited by ₹7,500 and B's capital account will be credited by ₹7,500

B's capital account will be debited by ₹7,500 and C's capital account will be credited by ₹7,500

B's capital account will be debited by ₹7,500 and A's capital account and C's capital account are credited by ₹5,000 and ₹2,500 respectively

Correct Answer:

B's capital Account will be debited by ₹7,500 and A's capital Account will be credited by the same amount

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) - B's capital Account will be debited by ₹7,500 and A's capital Account will be credited by the same amount