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Asha, Deepa and Lata are partners in a firm sharing profits in the ratio of 5 : 2 : 3. Deepa retires. After making all adjustments relating to revaluation, goodwill and accumulated profit etc., the capital accounts of Asha and Lata showed a credit balance of Rs. 2,60,000 and Rs. 1,00,000 respectively. It was decided to adjust the capitals of Asha and Lata in their new profit sharing ratio. Calculate the amount brought in or withdrawn by Asha.

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 3

Total capital of the new firm =2,60,000+1,00,000=3,60,000= 2,60,000 + 1,00,000 = 3,60,000. New ratio of Asha and Lata is 5:35:3, so Asha's capital should be 3,60,000×5/8=2,25,0003,60,000 \times 5/8 = 2,25,000. Her balance is 2,60,0002,60,000, so the excess 35,00035,000 is paid off to her.

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