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Question : A, B and C were partners sharing profits in the proportion of one-half, one-fourth and one-fourth respectively. As of March 31,2018, A’s capital is Rs 1,00,000 and A’s loan account ( debit Balance ) is Rs 30,000. A died on 1st April 2018. According to the partnership agreement, the goodwill was to be calculated at two two-year purchases of average profits of three completed years preceding the death or retirement of a partner. The deceased partner’s share of capital and goodwill, etc., was paid out in cash on 4th April 2018, the available cash balance being supplemented by a loan from the film’s banker on the security of the freehold property. The net profits of the years ending 31st March 2016, 2017 and 2018 were Rs.55,000, Rs.48,000 and Rs.65,000 respectively.
Q. Loan taken from the bank will be

Option 1: Rs 1,26,000

Option 2: Rs 1,48,500

Option 3: Rs 1,00,000

Option 4: Rs 30,000


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: Rs 1,48,500


Solution : Answer = Rs 1,48,500

A's Capital A/c

By Bal. B/D 1,00,000
To A's Loan A/c 30,000
By B's Capital 28000
To A's Executor A/c 1,58,500 By C's Capital  A/c 28000
By Profit and Loss App. 32500
(65000 × 2/4)
1,88,500 1,88,500

Total Profit of Lost of 3 years
= 55000 + 48000+65000
= 1,68,000
Average Profit = 1,68000/3 = 50000
Goodwill = 56000 × 2 = 1,12000
A's Share = 1,12000 × 2/4 = 56000
B's Capital A/c Dr. 28000
C's Capital A/c Dr. 28000
To A'c Capital A/c 56000
(G.Ratio = 1:1)

Bank A/c
To Bank B/D 10,000 By A's Ex. A/c 1,58,500
To Bank loan 1,48,500
1,58,500 1,58,500

Hence, the correct option is 2.

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