Question : A and B are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 7: 5. On April 1,2017 they admit $C$ as a new partner for $\frac{1}{6}$ th share. The new ratio will be 13:7:4.
C contributed the following assets towards his capital and for his share of goodwill : Stock Rs.60,000; Debtors Rs.80,000; Land Rs.2,00,000; Plant and Machinery Rs. 1,20,000. On the date of admission of $C$, the goodwill of the firm was valued at Rs. 7,50,000
The amount of capital contributed by the new partner will be----
Option 1: Rs 4,60,000
Option 2: Rs 3,35,000
Option 3: Rs 4,00,000
Option 4: Rs 4,50,000
Correct Answer: Rs 3,35,000
Solution : Answer = Rs 3,35,000
Date | Particulars | L.F | Dr.(Rs) | Cr.(Rs) |
1 April, 2017 | Stock A/c........ Dr | 60,000 | ||
Debtors A/c........... Dr | 80,000 | |||
Land A/c.......... Dr | 2,00,000 | |||
Plant and Machinery A/c.......... Dr | 1,20,000 | |||
To C's Capital Ac(balancing/figure) | 3,35,000 | |||
To Premium for Goodwill Ac | 1,25,000 | |||
(Assets contributed by C on his admission as his) |
Hence, the correct option is 2.