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A, B and C are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5 : 4 : 1. C is given a guarantee that his minimum share of profit in any given year would be at least ₹ 5,000. Deficiency, if any, would be borne by A and B equally. The profit for the year 2017-18 amounted to ₹ 40,000. Pass necessary Journal entries in the books of the firm. |
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Answer» n: Profit and Loss Appropriation Account For the year ended 2017-18 Dr Cr Particulars RS. Particulars Rs. To Profit transferred to : By Profit and Loss A/C 40,000 A's Capital A/c 19,500 (Net Profit) B's Capital A/c 15,500 Cs Capital A/c 5,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 Working Notes : Profit for the year = 40, 000 Profit sharing ratio= 5:4:1 C is given a guarantee of minimum profit of 5, 000 A's Profit Share = 40,000 x = 20, 000 B's Profit Share = 40,000 x = 16 000 Cs Profit Share = 40,000 x = 34,000 DEFICIENCY in C's Share = 5, 000 - 4000 = 1,000 This deficiency is to be BORNE by A and B equally. Deficiency borne by A = 1,000 x = 500 Deficiency borne by B =1,000 x = 500 Therefore, Final Profit Share of A = 20,000 -500 = 19,500 Final Profit Share of B = 16,000 - 500 = 15,500 Final Profit Share of C = 4,000 + 1,000= 5, 000 |
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