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Interest on Capital and Drawings at the Time of Death

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In case of death of a partner, interest on capital is entitled to him up to ___________

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31st Dec 20XX

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the time his balance is returned.

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31st March 20XX

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the end of the year

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Solution

The correct option is B
the time his balance is returned.

In case of death of a partner, Interest on capital is entitled to him up to the time his balance is returned.

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