Question : Manoj, Rakesh and Harsh were partners sharing profits in the ratio of 2:2:1. Manoj died on 30th June 2020. Rakesh and Harsh decided to continue the business. Share of profit or loss of the deceased partner from the beginning of the year up to the date of death was to be determined on the basis of last year's profit. Last year's loss was Rs. 2,00,000.
Profit and loss suspense account will be ___________by Rs____________.
Option 1: Debited by Rs 20,000
Option 2: Credited by Rs 20,000
Option 3: Debited by Rs 30,000
Option 4: None of the above
Correct Answer: Credited by Rs 20,000
Solution :
Answer =
Credited by Rs 20,000
Loss= 2,00,000
Manoj share= $2,00,000 \times \frac{2}{5}$= 40,000×2= 80,000.
Rs $80,000 \times \frac{3}{12}$= 20,000.
Manoj's Capital a/c Dr 2,000
To Protit and loss susp. a/c 2, 000.
Hence, the correct option is 2.