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Appropriation of Profits

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Profit & loss appropriation account is ___ for transfer of profit to general reserve.

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Credited

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Debited

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not entered

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B
Debited

Profit & loss appropriation account is debited for transfer of profit to general reserve.

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