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Question : X, Y  and Z  are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 4 : 3: 1. As per the terms of the Partnership deed on the death of any partner, the Goodwill of the deceased partner was to be valued at 50% of the net profits credited to that Partner’s Capital A/c during the last three completed years before her death. Books are closed on 31st December each year. X  died on 29th February 2016. The profits for the last five years were :

2011 — Rs.60,000, 2012 — Rs.97,000, 2013 — Rs.1,05,000, 2014 — Rs.30,000 and 2015 —Rs.84,000.
On the date of X’s death, the Building was found under valued at Rs.80,000, which was to be considered.  The new profit-sharing ratio between Y  and Z will be equal.
Q. If the  Revaluation profit/loss occurs, X's capital account should be debited/credited by Rs -----

Option 1: Debited by Rs 40,000

Option 2: Credited by Rs 40,000

Option 3: Credited by Rs 20,000

Option 4: Debited by Rs 20,000


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: Credited by Rs 40,000


Solution : Answer = Credited by Rs 40,000

                                                        Revaluation A/C

To Profit

  By Building A/c 80,000
X= 4/8 × 80,000
= 40,000
     
     
Y= 3/8 × 80,000
  = 30,000
     
     
Z= 1/8 × 80,000
 = 10,000
     
80,000   80,000

Revaluation A/C Dr. 40,000
To X's Capital A/C 40,000
Hence, the correct option is 2.

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