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CBSE 2026 · Region 3 · Set 1 · Q17

Tara, Meera and Neera were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses equally. Their capitals on 1st April, $\displaystyle 2025$ were ₹ $\displaystyle 4,00,000$; ₹ $\displaystyle 3,00,000$ and ₹ $\displaystyle 2,00,000$ respectively. The firm closes its books on 31st March every year. Tara died on 30th June, 2025. The partnership deed provides that in the event of death of a partner, her legal representatives will be entitled to the following : (i) Interest on capital @ $\displaystyle 6$% p.a. (ii) Her share in the profits of the firm till the date of her death. Tara had withdrawn ₹ $\displaystyle 8,000$ for her treatment till 30th June, $\displaystyle 2025$ and interest on drawings @ $\displaystyle 12$% p.a. is to be charged. Her share in the profits of the firm was to be calculated on the basis of last year's profit. Last year's profit amounted to ₹ $\displaystyle 1,80$,000. Prepare Tara's Capital Account to be presented to her legal representatives on her death.

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