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Question : There are two partners A and B in a firm and their capitals are Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 40,000. The creditors are Rs. 30,000. The assets of the firm realise Rs. 1,00,000. How much will A and B receive or be paid?

Option 1: A's capital account debited Rs 40,000, and credited bank account Rs 40,000

Option 2: B's capital account debited Rs 30,000 and credited bank account Rs 30,000

Option 3: Both 1 and 2

Option 4: None of the above


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: Both 1 and 2


Solution : Answer = Both 1 and 2

Partner's capital a/c
A B A B
To Realisation (loss) 10,000 10,000 By Bal b/d 50,000 40,000
To Bank (b/f) 40,000 30,000
50,000 40,000 50,000 40,000

Realisation A/c
To Sundry assets 1,20,000 By Cash (assets realised) 1,00,000
By Loss 20,000
1,20,000 1,20,000

Memorandum Balance Sheet
Liabilities Amount Assets Amount
Capitals S. Assets (b/f) 1,20,000
A 50,000
B 40,000
Creditors 30,000
1,20,000 1,20,000

Hence, the correct option is 3.

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