Question

X, Y and Z were sharing profits/losses in the ratio of 4:3:1. Y died ina car accident on 12 June 2021. As per the agreement, on death of a partner, his share of profit is to be calculated on the basis of average profit of last 4 years irrespective of profit or loss in the current year. Source: Ultimate Book of Accountancy X and Z decided to share future profits in the ratio of 3:2. Profits/loss for the last 4 years were as follows:
Year |31t March 2018 31* March 2019 31st March 2020 31st March 2021

Profit 2,00,000 (Rs.)

Calculate Y's Share of profit and give entry for the same.

2,50,000 2,00,000 (66,000) Loss​

Answer 1

Explanation:

X, Y and Z were sharing profits/losses in the ratio of 4:3:1. Y died ina car accident on 12 June 2021. As per the agreement, on death of a partner, his share of profit is to be calculated on the basis of average profit of last 4 years irrespective of profit or loss in the current year. Source: Ultimate Book of Accountancy X and Z decided to share future profits in the ratio of 3:2. Profits/loss for the last 4 years were as follows: