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CBSE 2026 · Region 3 · Set 2 · Q19
Laxmi, Rani and Priya were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of $\displaystyle 5$ : $\displaystyle 7$ : 8. Their fixed capitals were ₹ $\displaystyle 8,00,000$; ₹ $\displaystyle 7,00,000$ and ₹ $\displaystyle 5,00,000$ respectively. The partnership deed provided interest on capital @ $\displaystyle 9$% per annum. For the year ending 31st March, $\displaystyle 2025$, interest on capital was provided @ $\displaystyle 12$% per annum. Showing your workings clearly, pass a single adjustment entry to rectify the error.ORSukesh and Surbhi were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of $\displaystyle 5$ : 3. On 1st April, $\displaystyle 2024$, they admitted $\displaystyle 1$ Suman, as a new partner for th share in the profits of the firm with a minimum guaranteed profit of ₹ $\displaystyle 1,20$,000. Any deficiency arising on that account will be borne by Sukesh. The net profit of the firm for the year ended 31st March, $\displaystyle 2025$ was ₹ $\displaystyle 5,50$,000. Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account of the firm for the year ended 31st March, 2025.
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Sukesh and Surbhi were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of $\displaystyle 5$ : 3. On 1st April, $\displaystyle 2024$, they admitted $\displaystyle 1$ Suman, as a new partner for th share in the profits of the firm with a minimum guaranteed profit of ₹ $\displaystyle 1,20$,000. Any deficiency arising on that account will be borne by Sukesh. The net profit of the firm for the year ended 31st March, $\displaystyle 2025$ was ₹ $\displaystyle 5,50$,000. Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account of the firm for the year ended 31st March, 2025.Marking-scheme solution
Books of Laxmi, Rani, and Priya
Journal
Date Particulars L.F. Dr. Amount Cr. Amount
(`) (`)
$\displaystyle 2025$
March $\displaystyle 31$ Laxmi’s Current A/c Dr. $\displaystyle 9,000$
(1)
To Priya’s Current A/c $\displaystyle 9,000$
(Interest on capital provided in
excess by $\displaystyle 3$%, now rectified)
Working Note: Adjustment Table ($\displaystyle 2$)
Partners Dr. Cr. Net Effect Net Effect
(Interest on Capital (Profit in $\displaystyle 5$:$\displaystyle 7$:$\displaystyle 8$) Dr. Cr.
@ $\displaystyle 3$% p.a.)
(`) (`) (`) (`)
Laxmi $\displaystyle 24,000$ $\displaystyle 15,000$ $\displaystyle 9,000$ -
Rani $\displaystyle 21,000$ $\displaystyle 21,000$ - -
Priya $\displaystyle 15,000$ $\displaystyle 24,000$ - $\displaystyle 9,000$
$\displaystyle 60,000$ $\displaystyle 60,000$ $\displaystyle 9,000$ $\displaystyle 9,000$
Alternative:
Statement of Adjustment
Particulars Laxmi Ravi Priya Total
(`) (`) (`) (`)
Amount to be taken back $\displaystyle (24,000)$ $\displaystyle (21,000)$ $\displaystyle (15,000)$ $\displaystyle (60,000)$
(excess Interest on Capital)
Amount to be given (Profit in $\displaystyle 5$:$\displaystyle 7$:$\displaystyle 8$) $\displaystyle 15,000$ $\displaystyle 21,000$ $\displaystyle 24,000$ $\displaystyle 60,000$
Adjustment $\displaystyle (9,000)$ Dr - $\displaystyle 9,000$ Cr
Q. Sukesh and Surbhi were partners ….
Ans
Books of Sukesh, Surbhi and Suman
Profit & Loss Appropriation A/c
Dr. for the year ended 31st March $\displaystyle 2025$ Cr.
Particulars Amount Particulars Amount
(`) (`)
To Capital A/c (Profit): By P & L A/c $\displaystyle 5,50,000$
Sukesh $\displaystyle 2,75,000$ ($\displaystyle 1$/$\displaystyle 2$) (Net Profit) ($\displaystyle 1$/$\displaystyle 2$)
Less: guarantee to Suman $\displaystyle 10,000$ ($\displaystyle 1$/$\displaystyle 2$) $\displaystyle 2,65,000$
Surbhi $\displaystyle 1,65,000$ ($\displaystyle 1$/$\displaystyle 2$) $\displaystyle 1,65,000$
Suman $\displaystyle 1,10,000$
Add: guarantee from Sukesh $\displaystyle 10,000$ $\displaystyle 1,20,000$
$\displaystyle 5,50,000$ $\displaystyle 5,50,000$
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