Question : A, B and C are equal partners in a firm whose books are closed on 31st March every year. If General Reserve of Rs. 40,000 at the time of retirement of partner B when 25% of the balance of General Reserve is to be transferred to Investments Fluctuation Reserve. Choose the correct option.
Option 1: General Reserve A/c ...Dr. 40,000
To A's Capital A/c 10,000
To B's Capital A/c 10,000
To C's Capital A/c 10,000
To Investments Fluctuation Reserve A/c 10,000
Option 2: General Reserve A/c ...Dr. 40,000
To A's Capital A/c 20,000
To B's Capital A/c 10,000
To C's Capital A/c 10,000
Option 3: General Reserve A/c ...Dr. 40,000
To A's Capital A/c 10,000
To C's Capital A/c 10,000
To Investments Fluctuation Reserve A/c 20,000
Option 4: None of the above
Correct Answer:
General Reserve A/c ...Dr. 40,000
To A's Capital A/c 10,000
To B's Capital A/c 10,000
To C's Capital A/c 10,000
To Investments Fluctuation Reserve A/c 10,000
Solution :
Answer (1)
General Reserve A/c ...Dr. 40,000
To A's Capital A/c 10,000
To B's Capital A/c 10,000
To C's Capital A/c 10,000
To Investments Fluctuation Reserve A/c 10,000
(Old ratio 1:1:1)
Hence, the correct option is 1.