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Question : A, B  and C  were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 1:2:1. The firm closes its books on 31st March every year. On 30th September 2015, B died. On that date, his capital account showed a debit balance of Rs.5,000. There was a debit balance of Rs. 30,000 in the Profit and Loss Account. The goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs.3,80,000. B’s share of profit in the year of his death was to be calculated on the basis of an average profit of 5 years, which was Rs.90,000.
Amount due to B’s Executor account will be -----

Option 1: Rs 1,82,500

Option 2: Rs 1,92,500

Option 3: Rs 1,75,000

Option 4: None of the above


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: Rs 1,92,500


Solution : Answer = Rs 1,92,500

B's Capital A/c

To Bal. B/D 5000    

To Profit and loss A/c

(30000 x 2/4)

15000

By Goodwill

(3,80,000 x 2/4)

1,90,000
To B's Executor's A/c (B/R) 1,92,500

By Profit and loss Susp. A/c 

(90,000 x 2/4 x 6/12)

22500
  2,12,500   2,12,500

Hence, the correct option is 2.

 

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