[CBSE] Q 57 DK Goel Admission of a Partner Solutions Class 12 (2024-25)

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The solution of Question number 57 of Admission of a Partner chapter 3 of DK Goel Class 12 CBSE (2024-25)

Q. 57. X and Y share profits in the ratio of 5 : 3. Their balance sheet as at 31st March, 2024 was as follows:

Balance Sheet as at 31st March

LiabilitiesAssets
Creditors15,000Cash at Bank5,000
Provident Fund10,000Sundry Debtors 20,000
Less: Provision 600
19,400
Workmen’s Compensation Reserve5,800Stock25,000
Capitals:
X
Y
70,000
31,000
Fixed Assets80,000
Profit & Loss A/c2,400
1,31,8001,31,800

They admit Z into partnership on 1st April, 2024 with 1/8th share in profits. Z brings ₹ 20,000 as his capital and ₹ 12,000 for goodwill in cash. Z acquires his share entirely from X. Following revaluations are also made:

  1. Provident fund is to be increased by ₹ 5,000.
  2. Debtors are all good. Therefore, no provision is required on debtors.
  3. Stock includes ₹ 3,000 for obsolete items.
  4. Creditors are to be paid ₹ 1,000 more.
  5. Fixed Assets are to be revalued at ₹ 70,000.

Prepare Journal entries, necessary accounts and new balance sheet Also calculate the new profit sharing raio.

[Ans. Loss on Revaluation ₹ 18,400; Capitals X ₹ 72,625; Y ₹ 25,375; Z ₹ 20,000; B/s total ₹ 1,49,000. New Ratio 4 : 3 : 1.]

Solution:-

Note:-

As only X sacrifices to Z, the premium of goodwill is credited to the partner X.

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