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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


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Answer (1)
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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.

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