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Question : A, B and C are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of equally  They decided to share profits 4:3:1 w.e.f. 1st April, 2019. On that date the Profit and Loss Account showed the credit balance of Rs 48,000. Instead of closing the Profit and Loss Account, it was decided to record an adjustment entry reflecting the change in profit sharing ratio. In the journal entry :
 

Option 1: Dr. A by Rs 2000; Dr. B by Rs 8000; Cr. C by Rs 10,000

Option 2: Cr. A by Rs 2000; Cr. B by Rs 8,000; Dr. C by Rs10,000

Option 3: Cr. A by Rs 8,000; Cr. B by Rs 2000; Dr. C by Rs10,000

Option 4: Dr. A by Rs 8,000; Dr. B by Rs 2,000; Cr. C by Rs10000


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Correct Answer: Dr. A by Rs 8,000; Dr. B by Rs 2,000; Cr. C by Rs10000


Solution : Answer = Dr. A by Rs 8,000; Dr. B by Rs 2,000; Cr. C by Rs10000

Sacrificing ratio = O.R. - N.R.

A = 1/3 - 4/8 = 8-12/24 = -4/24 x 48000 = 8000

B = 1/3 - 3/8 = 8-9/24 = -1/24 x 48000 =2000

C = 1/3 - 1/8 = 8-3/24 = 5/24 x 48000 = 10,000

A's Capital A/c Dr 8000

B's Capital A/c Dr 2000

To C's Capital A/c - 10,000
Hence, the correct option is 4.

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