A, B and C are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2:1. D is admitted into the firm for 1/4 share in profits. The total capital of the firm is agreed upon as Rs. 2,40,000 and D is to bring in cash equivalent to 1/4 of this amount as his capital. The capitals of other partners are also to be adjusted in the ratio of their respective shares in profits.The capitals of A, B and C after all adjustments are Rs. 80,000, Rs. 70,000 and Rs. 60,000 respectively. Calculate the new capitals of A, B and C.
A, B and C are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2:1. D is admitted into the firm for 1/4 share in profits. The total capital of the firm is agreed upon as Rs. 2,40,000 and D is to bring in cash equivalent to 1/4 of this amount as his capital. The capitals of other partners are also to be adjusted in the ratio of their respective shares in profits.The capitals of A, B and C after all adjustments are Rs. 80,000, Rs. 70,000 and Rs. 60,000 respectively. Calculate the new capitals of A, B and C.
Solution
D's capital . The remaining is divided among A, B and C in , giving , and . Existing balances are then adjusted to these figures.
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