[CBSE] Q. 33 DK Goel Dissolution of a Partnership Firm Solutions Class 12 (2026-27)
Solution of Question number 33 of Dissolution of a Partnership Firm chapter 5 of DK Goel Class 12 CBSE (2026-27).
Q. 37. Michael, Jackson and John were partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 1 : 1. On 31st March, 2017, they decided to dissolve their firm. On that date their Balance Sheet was as follows:
Balance Sheet of Michael, Jackson and Johan
as at 31.3.2017
| Liabilities | ₹ | Assets | ₹ |
| Creditors | 11,500 | Bank | 6,000 |
| Loan | 3,500 | Debtors 48,400 Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts 2,400 | 46,000 |
| Capitals: Michael Jackson Johan | 50,000 25,000 14,000 | Stock in Trade | 16,000 |
| Furniture | 2,000 | ||
| Sundry Assets | 34,000 | ||
| 1,04,000 | 1,04,000 |
It was agreed that:
(I) Michael was to take over Furniture at ₹ 2,600 and Debtors amounting to ₹ 40,000 at ₹ 34,000 and the Creditors of ₹ 10,000 were to be paid by him at this figure.
(ii) Jackson was to take over all the stock in trade at ₹ 14,000 and some of the other Sundry Assets at ₹ 28,800 (being 10% less than book value).
(iii) John was to take over the remaining Sundry Assets at 90% of the book value and assumed the responsibility for the discharge of the loan.
(iv) The remaining debtors were sold to a debt collecting agency for 50% of the book value. The expenses of dissolution ₹ 600 were paid by John.
Prepare Realisation Account, Bank Account and Partner’s Capital Accounts.
[Ans. Loss on Realisation ₹ 12,800; Final payment to Michael ₹ 15,320 and to John ₹ 13,740; Amount brought in by Jackson ₹ 20,360; Total of Bank A/c ₹ 30,560.]
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