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X, Y and Z are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3 : 1 : 2. On 31st March, 2018, their Balance Sheet was: Z retires from the business and the partners agree to the following: (a) Freehold Premises and Stock are to be appreciated by 20% and 15% respectively. (b) Machinery and Furniture are to be depreciated by 10% and 7% respectively. (c) Provision for Doubtful Debts is to be increased to ₹ 1,500. (d) Goodwill of the firm is valued at ₹ 21,000 on Z’s retirement. (e) The continuing partners have decided to adjust their capitals in their new profit-sharing ratio after retirement of Z. Surplus/deficit, if any, in their Capital Accounts will be adjusted through Current Accounts. Prepare necessary Ledger Accounts and draw the Balance Sheet of the reconstituted firm.

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are of goodwill is to be distributed between X and Y in their gaining ratio (i.e. 3 : 1). EXPLANATION:Calculation of Profit Sharing Ratio Old Ratio (X, Y and Z) = 3 : 1 : 2 Z retires from the firm. ∴ New Ratio (X and Y) = 3 : 1 and Gaining Ratio = 3 : 1Adjustment of Goodwill Goodwill of the firm = Rs 21,000 Z’s Share of Goodwill =  21,000 × =Rs.7,000 This share of goodwill is to be distributed between X and Y in their gaining ratio (i.e. 3 : 1). X's Share =Rs.7,000× =Rs.5,250Y's Share =Rs.7,000×=Rs.1,750Adjustment of Partners’ CAPITAL after Z’s Retirement Combined Capital of X and Y after all ADJUSTMENTS = 34,230 + 21,410 = Rs. 55,640 New Ratio = 3 : 1 X's New Capital =55,650× =Rs.41,730Y's New Capital = 55,650× =Rs.13,910



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