Q3)
Use the following information to answer the next question.
On January 01, 2010, A and B formed a partnership firm and contributed Rs 50,000 each as capital. On December 31, 2010, after all the adjustments, the capital accounts of A and B showed balances of Rs 58,000 and Rs 62,000 respectively. As per the partnership agreement, A and B are entitled to salary of Rs 12,000 and Rs 18,000 respectively. The profit is distributed among them in 2:3. During the accounting period, no additional capital was introduced and no drawings were made.Ascertain the amount of profit of the firm during 2010.
- A)
Rs 30,000
- B)
Rs 50,000
- C)
Rs 1,00,000
- D)
Rs 1,20,000
As Capital on December 31, 2010
58,000
Bs Capital on December 31, 2010
62,000
Combined capital of the firm on December 31, 2010 after their salary
1,20,000
Add: Total Salary Paid
As Salary
12,000
Bs Salary
18,000
30,000
1,50,000
Less: Opening Capital
As Capital (Opening) on Jan. 01, 2010
50,000
Bs Capital (Opening) on Jan. 01, 2010
50,000
(1,00,000)
Profit earned during the year 2010
50,000
The correct answer is B ,i think answer B is incorrect because any amount withdraw in form of salary also is considered as drawings
Hey Prakash, the solution of this question is absolutely correct. There is no error in it.
However, in this question, the statement "As per the partnership agreement, A and B are entitled to salary of Rs 12,000 and Rs 18,000 respectively" implies that Salary has not been adjusted or added to the Opening Capital to ascertain the Closing Capital. This clearly means that the Closing Capital (after all adjustment) does not include the amount of salary paid. Thus, it should be added to Closing Capital to ascertain the amount of Profit during the year.
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However, in this question, the statement "As per the partnership agreement, A and B are entitled to salary of Rs 12,000 and Rs 18,000 respectively" implies that Salary has not been adjusted or added to the Opening Capital to ascertain the Closing Capital. This clearly means that the Closing Capital (after all adjustment) does not include the amount of salary paid. Thus, it should be added to Closing Capital to ascertain the amount of Profit during the year.
I hope this answers your query.
However, if you still find any difficulty then specify the point related to your doubt with all its relevant details so that we can help you in the best possible way.
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