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Question : P, Q and R are equal partners with fixed capitals of Rs. 5,00,000, Rs. 4,00,000 and Rs. 3,00,000, respectively. After closing the accounts for the year ending 31st March 2019. It was discovered that interest on capital @ 7% instead of 9% p.a. In the adjustment entry.

Option 1: P will be credited by Rs. 2,000 and
Q will be debited by Rs. 2,000.

Option 2: P will be debited by Rs. 2,000 and
Q will be credited by Rs. 2,000

Option 3: P will be debited by Rs. 2,000 and
R will be credited by Rs. 2,000.

Option 4: P will Be credited By Rs. 2,000 and
R will Be debited by Rs. 2000


Team Careers360 9th Jan, 2024
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Correct Answer: P will Be credited By Rs. 2,000 and
R will Be debited by Rs. 2000


Solution : Answer = P will Be credited By Rs 2,000 and R will Be debited by Rs 2000

R's current a/c Dr 2,000
To P's current a/c 2,000

Interest on capital @ 9% p.a. P Q R Firm
Dr Cr Dr Cr Dr Cr Dr Cr
- 10,000 - 8,000 - 6,000 24,000
loss(1:1:1) 8,000 - 8,000 - 8,000 - 24,000(loss)
8,000 10,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 6,000 24,000 24,000
2,000(Cr) 2,000(Dr)

Hence, the correct option is 4.

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