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CBSE 2026 · Region 1 · Set 3 · Q24

Sanjay and Vijay were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of $\displaystyle 4$ : 3. On 1st April, $\displaystyle 2025$ they admitted Babul as a new nth . . . , . . partner for $\displaystyle 5$ share in the profits of the firm. On Babul s admission, the following was agreed upon : (i) The new profit sharing ratio of Sanjay, Vijay and Babul will be $\displaystyle 3$:$\displaystyle 3$:4. (ii) The goodwill of the firm will be valued at four years purchase of the average profits of the last three years. The profits of the previous three years were : Year Profit (e) $\displaystyle 2022$-$\displaystyle 23$ $\displaystyle 16,500$ $\displaystyle 2023$-$\displaystyle 24$ $\displaystyle 17,500$ $\displaystyle 2024$-$\displaystyle 25$ $\displaystyle 18,500$ (iii) Babul will bring his share of goodwill premium in cash, half of which will be withdrawn by Sanjay and Vijay. (iv) On Babul's admission, revaluation of assets and reassessment of liabilities resulted in a loss of ₹ $\displaystyle 70$,000. (v) At the time of Babul's admission, the firm had a General Reserve of? $\displaystyle 28$,000. (vi) After making necessary adjustments relating to goodwill, loss on revaluation and general reserve, the capital accounts of Sanjay and Vijay showed balances of ₹ $\displaystyle 3,50,000$ and ₹ $\displaystyle 2,50,000$ respectively. Babul brought proportionate capital for his $\displaystyle 2$/53h share in the profits of the firm. Showing your workings clearly pass necessary journal entries for the above transactions in the books of the firm on Babul's admission.
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Anuj, Divide and Shilpa were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of $\displaystyle 2$ : $\displaystyle 1$ : 2. Their Balance Sheet as at 31st March, $\displaystyle 2023$ was as follows : Balance Sheet ofAnuj, Divij and Shilpa as at $\displaystyle 3315$* March, $\displaystyle 2023$ Liabilities Amount Assets Amount co (f) Capitals : Land & Building $\displaystyle 8,00,000$ Anuj $\displaystyle 3,00,000$ Furniture $\displaystyle 2,40,000$ Divlj $\displaystyle 4,00,000$ Stock $\displaystyle 1,20,000$ Shilpa $\displaystyle 5,00,000$ $\displaystyle 12,00,000$ Debtors $\displaystyle 1,70,000$ Bills Payable $\displaystyle 60,000$ Cash $\displaystyle 50,000$ Creditors $\displaystyle 1,20,000$ $\displaystyle 13,80,000$ $\displaystyle 13,80,000$ Anuj retired on the above date on the following terms : (i) Anuj's share of goodwill was valued at ₹ $\displaystyle 90,000$ and the same was to be treated without opening goodwill account. (ii) Revaluation of assets and reassessment of liabilities resulted in a gain of? $\displaystyle 25$,000. (iii) Amount due to Anuj was transferred to his loan account, to be paid in two equal yearly instalments plus interest @ $\displaystyle 12$% p.a. on the unpaid balance starting from $\displaystyle 31$ March, 2024. Prepare Partners' Capital Accounts and Anuj's Loan Account till it is fully discharged.

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