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X and Y are partners sharing profits in the ratio . Z is entered into the business for share of profits, with the guarantee of minimum profits of ₹ 30,000. Profit earned by the business for the year ended March 31st, 2024 is ₹ 1,00,000. The amount of deficiency, if any, will be borne by:

  1. A
    ₹ 5,000 will be borne by X
  2. B
    ₹ 5,000 will be borne by Y
  3. C
    ₹ 5,000 will be borne by X and Y in 3:2 ratio
  4. D
    ₹ 5,000 will be borne by X and Y in equal ratio

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's calculate the profit distribution and determine the deficiency step-by-step:1. Calculate Z's actual share of profit:


2. Determine the deficiency:



3. Allocation of Deficiency:Since no specific details are provided about who gave the guarantee individually, the responsibility falls collectively on the existing partners (X and Y) in their mutual profit-sharing ratio, which is . Thus, the ₹ 5,000 deficiency will be borne by X and Y in the ratio of .

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X and Y are partners sharing profits in the ratio . Z is entered into the business for share of profits, with the guarantee of minimum profits of ₹ 30,000. Profit earned by the business for the year ended March 31st, 2024 is ₹ 1,00,000. The amount of deficiency, if any, will be borne by:
A
₹ 5,000 will be borne by X
B
₹ 5,000 will be borne by Y
C
₹ 5,000 will be borne by X and Y in 3:2 ratio
D
₹ 5,000 will be borne by X and Y in equal ratio

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