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Choose the correct order in which the assets of the firm, including any sum contributed by the partners to make up deficiencies of capital, shall be applied in the dissolution of the firm.

(A) In paying to each partner the residue in profit sharing ratio.

(B) In paying to each partner proportionately what is due to him on account of capital; and

(C) In paying the debts of the firm to the third parties

(D) In paying each partner proportionately what is due to him/her from the firm for advances as distinguished from capital (i.e. partner' loan);

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 1

Section 48 of the Partnership Act fixes the order: outside debts first, then partners' loans and advances, then partners' capital proportionately, and finally the residue among partners in their profit sharing ratio.

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