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Sushil, Satish and Samir are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. Satish retires on 1st April, 2023 from the firm, on which date capitals of Sushil, Satish and Samir after all adjustments are ₹ 1,03,680, ₹ 87,840 and ₹ 26,880 respectively. The Cash and Bank Balance on that date was ₹ 9,600. Satish is to be paid through amount brought by Sushil and Samir in such a way as to make their capitals proportionate to their new profit sharing ratio which will be Sushil 3/5 and Samir 2/5. Calculate the amount to be paid or to be brought by the continuing partners if minimum Cash and Bank balance of ₹ 7,200 was to be maintained and pass the necessary Journal entries. [Ans.: Sushil and Samir will bring ₹ 25,920 and ₹ 59,520 respectively]

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Lal, Bal and Pal are partners sharing profits in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 7. Lal retired from the firm. Bal and Pal decided to share future profits in the ratio of 2 : 3. The adjusted Capital Accounts of Bal and Pal showed balances of ₹ 49,500 and ₹ 1,05,750 respectively. The total amount to be paid to Lal is ₹ 1,35,750. This amount is to be paid by Bal and Pal in a manner that their capitals become proportionate to their new profit-sharing ratio. Calculate the amount to be brought or to be paid to partners. [Ans.: Bal brings ₹ 66,900 and Pal brings ₹ 68,850.]

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