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Question : X, Y and Z were partners sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 4: 3: 2. Y retired on 1st April, 2020. On that date capitals of X, Y and Z after all adjustments stood at Rs. 19,650; Rs. 19,800 and Rs. 9,150 respectively. Total capital of the firm as newly constituted is fixed at Rs. 28,000 between X and Z in the proportion of 5/8th and 3/8th after passing entries in their accounts for adjustments. Amount to be paid or to be brought by the continuing partners is

Option 1: X debited by Rs 2,150, Z credited by Rs 1,350

Option 2: X credited by Rs 2,150 Z debited by Rs 1,350

Option 3: X debited by Rs 2,150 Z debited by Rs 1,350

Option 4: X credited Rs 2,150 and Y credited Rs 1,350


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Correct Answer: X debited by Rs 2,150, Z credited by Rs 1,350


Solution : Answer = X debited by Rs 2150, Z credited by Rs 1350

Adjusted Capital of 

X = 19650

Z = 9150

 = 28800

Total Capital of New Firm 

X= $28000\times\frac{5}{8} = 17500$

Z = $28000\times\frac{3}{8} = 10500$

  X Z   X Z
To Bank 2150   Bal. B/D 19650 9150
Bal. C/D 17500 10500 By Bank   1350
  19650 10500   19650 10500

X's Capital A/c Dr 2150

To Bank - 2150
 

Bank A/c Dr 1350

To Z's Capital A/c 1350

Hence, the correct option is 1.

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