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A and B are partners in a firm with their fixed capitals of and respectively. After preparation of accounts, it was found that interest on capital @ as provided by the partnership deed was omitted. In order to rectify the mistake, A's current account will be:

  1. A
    Credited by Rs. 5,000.
  2. B
    Debited by Rs. 5,000
  3. C
    Credited by Rs. 10,000
  4. D
    Debited by Rs. 10,000

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's compute the omission and adjust it through a statement table:1. Calculate Interest on Capital due to partners:



2. Division of this total omission loss:Since no profit-sharing ratio is mentioned, it is assumed to be equal ().


3. Net Effect for Partner A:Amount to be credited (Interest) = Amount to be debited (Loss share) = Net Adjustment = (Net Debit)Hence, A's current account will be debited by Rs. 5,000.

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A and B are partners in a firm with their fixed capitals of and respectively. After preparation of accounts, it was found that interest on capital @ as provided by the partnership deed was omitted. In order to rectify the mistake, A's current account will be:
A
Credited by Rs. 5,000.
B
Debited by Rs. 5,000
C
Credited by Rs. 10,000
D
Debited by Rs. 10,000

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