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A and B are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 2:1. C is admitted for the 1/4th share of profits, who brings Rs.20,000 as capital. After all adjustments related to goodwill, revaluation of assets and reassessment of liabilities etc, Capital of A and B are Rs.45,000 and Rs.15,000 respectively. It is agreed that partners capitals should be according to the new profit sharing ratio.

Determine the new capital of B.

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 1

C's share is 1/4 for capital of 20,000, so total firm capital = 20,000×4=80,00020{,}000\times 4 = 80{,}000. New ratio: C = 1/4; remaining 3/4 shared by A:B in 2:1, giving A = 1/2, B = 1/4. B's new capital = 80,000×14=20,00080{,}000\times \frac{1}{4} = 20{,}000.

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