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Question : P, Q and R are in a partnership business. P used Rs.1,00,000 of the firm for some speculation activity and earned a profit of Rs.75,000. Which decision is the most appropriate regarding this case?

Option 1: P must return Rs.1,00,000 to the firm

Option 2: P must pay back Rs.1,00,000 equally Q and R

Option 3: P must return Rs.1,75,000 to the firm

Option 4: P must sacrifice his share of profit of Rs.75,000 in that year


Team Careers360 8th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: P must return Rs.1,75,000 to the firm


Solution : Partner needs to return the profit along with the firm's assets.
P must return to the firm  = Speculation activity + Profit = Rs.1,00,000 + Rs.75,000 = Rs.1,75,000.
Hence, the correct option is 3.

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