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X, Y and Z entered into partnership on 1st October, 2017 to share profits and losses in the ratio of 4 : 3 : 3. X, personally guaranteed that Z's share of profit after charging interest on capital @ 10% p.a. would not be less then ₹ 80,000 in any year. The capital contributions were: X–₹ 3,00,000, Y–₹ 2,00,000 and Z–₹ 1,50,000.
The profit for the year ended 31st March, 2018 amounted to ₹ 1,60,000. Prepare Profit and Loss Appropriation Account.

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Profit and Loss Appropriation Account

for the year ended March 31, 2018

Dr.

Cr.

Particulars

Amount

(Rs)

Particulars

Amount

(Rs)

Interest on Capital:

Net Profit b/d

1,60,000

X

15,000

Y

10,000

Z

7,500

32,500

Profit transferred to:

X (51,000 – 1,750)

49,250

Y (38,250)

38,250

Z (38,250 + 1,750)

40,000

1,27,500

1,60,000

1,60,000


Note: Since Z is admitted on 1st October, 2017 and Profit is ascertained on March 31, 2018, therefore, interest on capital is calculated for 6 months and guaranteed amount is considered as Rs 40,000 (half of the total amount).


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