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At the time of admission of a partner, undistributed profits appearing in the balance sheet of the old firm is transferred to the capital account of:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 4

Undistributed profits and reserves were earned before the new partner joined, so they belong only to the old partners and are credited to them in their old profit sharing ratio. The incoming partner has no claim over them.

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