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In this scenario, A and B are equal partners, and the capital amounts are missing. However, based on the information provided, they are allowed interest on their capital at 8% p.a. Let’s go step by step:

1. Calculate Interest on Capital:

   • Assuming capital amounts for A and B, let's denote them as A's Capital = X and B's Capital = Y.
   • Interest for A = 8% of X.
   • Interest for B = 8% of Y.

2. Determine Profit Distribution:

   • Total profit = 12,000.
   • Interest on capital is first charged to the profits.
   • Subtract the interest from the profits and distribute the remaining profit equally between A and B.

3. Journal Entries in the Books of A and B:

   Interest on Capital:

   • Debit: Profit and Loss Account (Interest on A’s Capital)

   • Credit: A’s Capital Account (Interest on Capital)

   • Debit: Profit and Loss Account (Interest on B’s Capital)

   • Credit: B’s Capital Account (Interest on Capital)

4. Distribution of Remaining Profit:

   • Debit: Profit and Loss Account
   • Credit: A’s Capital Account (Share of profit)
   • Credit: B’s Capital Account (Share of profit)

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