Question : X Y and Z are partners in 3: 4: 2. B wants to retire from the firm. The profit on revaluation on that date was Rs. 36,000. New ratio of A and C is 5: 3. Profit on revaluation will be distributed as:
Option 1: A Rs. 16,000 ; B Rs. 12,000 ; C Rs. 8,000
Option 2: A Rs. 12,000 ; B Rs. 16,000 ; C Rs. 8,000
Option 3: A Rs. 22,500 ; C Rs. 13,500
Option 4: A Rs.23,625; C Rs. 12,375
Correct Answer: A Rs. 12,000 ; B Rs. 16,000 ; C Rs. 8,000
Solution :
Answer =
A Rs. 12,000 ; B Rs. 16,000 ; C Rs. 8,000
Revaluation A/c........Dr 36,000
To X's Capital A/c 12,000(4,000×3)
To Y's Capital A/c 16,000(4,000×4)
To Z's Capital A/c 8,000(4,000×2)
[Old Ratio= 3:4:2]
Hence, the correct option is 2.