Question : A, M and N are in partnership, sharing profits in the proportion of two-thirds, one-sixth and one-sixth respectively.
A died on the 30th June, 2018, three months after the annual accounts had been prepared and in accordance with the partnership agreement, his share of the profits to the date of death was estimated on the basis of the profit for the preceding year. In addition to this, the agreement provided for interest on capital at 5 per cent per annum on the balance standing to the credit of the capital account at the date of the last Balance Sheet, and also for goodwill, which was to be brought into account at two year’s purchase of the average profits for the last three years. A’s capital on 31st March, 2018 stood at Rs.1,20,000, and his drawings from then to the date of death amounted to Rs.9,000. The net profits of the business for the three preceding years amounted to Rs.33,500; Rs.41,500 and Rs.40,500, respectively. Amount payable to A’s executors________________.
Option 1: Rs. 1,70,583
Option 2: Rs 1,70,580
Option 3: Rs 1,70,853
Option 4: None of the above
Correct Answer: None of the above
Solution : Answer = None of the above
Amount Payable to A's Excutor will be A's Capital Balance = 1,20,000 Add Interest on Capital = 1500 (1,20,000 × 5/100× 3/12 ) Add Goodwill (1,15,500 × 2/3) = (38500 × 2) = 77000 × 2/4 = 38,500 [A, M: N = 1/3 :1/6:1/6 = 2:1:1] Less Drawings = (9000) Add Profit (40500 × 2/4 ×3/12) = 5062.50 = 1,20,000 + 1500 + 38500 +5063 - 9000 = 1,56,063 Hence, the correct option is 4.
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