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On the admission of a new partner increase in the value of assets is debited to:

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✅ Correct Option: 2

An increase in the value of an asset raises the asset balance, so the Asset A/c is debited and Revaluation A/c is credited (a revaluation gain). Revaluation A/c is debited only for decreases in assets or increases in liabilities. The net revaluation profit is later credited to the old partners in their old ratio.

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