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The following is the extract from the balance sheet of the firm with A, B and C as partners as on 31st march 2025.

CreditorsRs. 10,000
MachineryRs. 20,000
StockRs. 12,000
BuildingRs. 55,000

C retired from the firm and the following are the adjustments related to revaluation :

i. Stock to be valued at 92% of its book value.

ii. Value of building is to be appreciated by 20%.

iii. Creditors of Rs 2,000 are no longer payable.

Choose which of the following statements is true:

A. Stock A/c of Rs 960 is to be shown on the debit side of the revaluation account.

B. Stock A/c of Rs 960 is to be shown on the credit side of the revaluation account.

C. Creditors A/c of Rs 2,000 is to be shown on the credit side of the revaluation account.

D. Creditors A/c of Rs 2,000 is to be shown on the debit side of the revaluation account.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 2

Stock falls to 12,000×92%=11,04012,000 \times 92\% = 11,040, a decrease of 960960. A fall in asset value is a loss, shown on the debit side, so A is true.

Creditors of 2,0002,000 no longer payable is a decrease in liability, hence a gain shown on the credit side, so C is true.

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