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The amount received by a partnership firm from the insurance company on the maturity of a Joint Life Policy taken by the firm will be distributed amongst the partner ___________.

A

equally

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B

in the profit sharing ratio

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C

in the ratio of capital balances at the beginning of the year

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D

in the ration of capital balances at the end of the accounting year.

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The correct option is B in the profit sharing ratio
Option B is the correct answer.

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Liabilities		Amount (₹)	Assets		Amount (₹)
Sundry Creditors		60,000	Cash in Bank		40,000
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(a) Capital of the firm is fixed at ₹ 6,00,000 to be contributed by partners in the profit-sharing ratio. The difference will be adjusted in cash.
(b) C to bring in his share of capital and goodwill in cash. Goodwill of the firm is to be valued on the basis of two years' purchases of super profit. The average net profits expected in the future by the firm ₹ 90,000 per year. The normal rate of return on capital in similar business is 10%.
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