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Accountancy · 2023 · 4 marks

CBSE 2023 · Region 5 · Set 3 · Q22

P, Q and R were partners in a water dispenser manufacturing firm. They were sharing profits and losses in the ratio of $\displaystyle 2$ : $\displaystyle 2$ : 1. On $\displaystyle 31$" March, $\displaystyle 2022$, their Balance Sheet was as follows : Balance Sheet of P, Q and R as on $\displaystyle 315$ March, $\displaystyle 2022$ Amount Amount Liabilities Assets R) G) Capitals : Plant and Machinery $\displaystyle 1,25,000$ P $\displaystyle 50,000$ Land and Building $\displaystyle 1,50,000$ Q - $\displaystyle 1,25,000$ Debtors $\displaystyle 40,000$ R - $\displaystyle 1,00,000$ $\displaystyle 2,75,000$ Stock $\displaystyle 35,000$ General Reserve $\displaystyle 1,25,000$ Cash at Bank $\displaystyle 75,000$ Sundry Creditors $\displaystyle 25,000$ $\displaystyle 4,25,000$ $\displaystyle 4,25,000$ Q died on $\displaystyle 30$h June, 2022. According to the partnership deed, his legal representatives were entitled to : (i) Interest on capital @ $\displaystyle 12$% p.a. (ii) ₹ $\displaystyle 12,000$ for his share of Goodwill. (iii) His share of profit till the date of death was to be calculated on the basis of sales. The sales from 1st April, $\displaystyle 2022$ to 30th June, $\displaystyle 2022$ were ₹ $\displaystyle 62$,500. The sales and profits of the firm for the year ending 31st March, $\displaystyle 2022$ was ₹ $\displaystyle 5,00,000$ and ₹ $\displaystyle 1,25,000$ respectively. Prepare Q's Capital Account to be rendered to his legal representatives.

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