Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Accountancy Part A

Chapter

Reconstitution of Partnership Firm: Retirement and Death

Question:

Shweta, Shreya and Shaniya were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2:1. Shaniya retired from the firm and her capital, after making adjustments for reserves and gain of revaluation amounted to ₹4,50,000. Shaniya took 25% of the furniture, accepted bill of exchange for ₹52,000. Finally ₹2,75,000 was transferred to her loan account. The total value of furniture was:

Options:

₹2,58,000

₹3,60,000

₹3,68,000

₹4,92,000

Correct Answer:

₹4,92,000

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4- ₹4,92,000.

Total amount has to paid to Shaniya is ₹4,50,000.

25% of furniture + bill of exchange + transfer to loan account = Total payable amount
25% of furniture + 52,000 + 2,75,000 = 4,50,000
25% of furniture = 4,50,000 - 52,000 -2,75,000
                          = ₹1,23,000

25% of furniture = ₹1,23,000
100% furniture = 1,23,000/25 x 100
                         = ₹4,92,000