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A, B and T are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 3:2:1. Z is admitted into the firm for 1/4 share in profits, which he gets as, 1/8 from A and 1/8 from B. The total capital of the firm is agreed upon as Rs. 1,20,000 and Z 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 T after all adjustments, are Rs. 40,000, Rs. 35,000 and Rs. 30,000 respectively. Calculate the cash brought in or paid to each partner.

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 1

New shares: A =3/6−1/8=9/24= 3/6 - 1/8 = 9/24, B =2/6−1/8=5/24= 2/6 - 1/8 = 5/24, T =4/24= 4/24, Z =6/24= 6/24. Required capitals out of 1,20,0001,20,000: A 45,00045,000, B 25,00025,000, T 20,00020,000, Z 30,00030,000. Against adjusted capitals of 40,00040,000, 35,00035,000 and 30,00030,000, A brings in 5,0005,000 while B and T withdraw 10,00010,000 each.

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