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Sometimes, at the time of admission, the partners agree that their capitals should also be adjusted so as to be proportionate to their profit sharing ratio (if the capital of the new partner is not given). Arrange the following steps in a correct sequence.

(A) Ascertain combined capital of old partners after all adjustments like interest on capital, salary etc.

(B) Ascertain new capital of all partners

(C) Ascertain necessary amount to cover the shortage and withdraw the excess amount of capital of partners

(D) Ascertain total capital of the firm on the basis of combined capital of old partners

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 4

First find the adjusted combined capital of the old partners, then capitalise it to get the firm's total capital, then divide it in the new ratio to get each partner's new capital, and finally bring in or withdraw the difference. The order is (A), (D), (B), (C).

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