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Question : A, B and C are partner sharing profits in the ratio of equally On 1-4-2020 they decided to share the profits 2:4:6. On the date there was a credit balance of  Rs 1,00,000 in their Profit and Loss Account and a balance of  Rs 2,00,000 in General Reserve Account. Instead of closing the General Reserve Account and Profit and Loss Account, it is decided to record an adjustment entry for the same. In the necessary adjustment entry to give effect to the above arrangement:
 

Option 1: Dr A by Rs 50,000; Cr. B by Rs 50,000

 

Option 2: Cr. A by Rs 50,000; Dr B by Rs 50,000

Option 3: Dr A by Rs 50,000; Cr. C by Rs 50,000

Option 4: Cr. A by Rs 50,000; Dr C by Rs 50,000


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Correct Answer: Dr A by Rs 50,000; Cr. B by Rs 50,000

 


Solution : Answer = Cr. A by Rs 50,000; Dr C by Rs 50,000

S.Ratio = old ratio - new ratio 

A = 1/3 -1/6 = 2-1/6 = 1/6 x 3,00,000 = 50,000

B = 1/3 - 2/6 = 2-2/6 = 0

C = 1/3 - 3/6 = 2-3/6 = 1/6 x 3,00,000 = 50,000

C's Capital A/c Dr 50,000

To A's Capital A/c - 50,000
​​​​​​​Hence, the correct option is 1.

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