Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Financial Accounting Question 28

Practice objective / multiple choice question 28 from the 2019 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Financial Accounting examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Financial Accounting Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 28 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • FINANCIAL_ACCOUNTING • objective

A partnership of A, B and C shares profit in the ratio 3:2:1. Their opening capital balances are A ₦120,000, B ₦80,000 and C ₦55,000. During the year the partnership re‑values its building from ₦200,000 to ₦260,000. The revaluation surplus is shared in the profit‑sharing ratio. After revaluation the partnership earns a profit of ₦90,000, also shared in the same ratio. A new partner D is admitted with a 1/5 share in profits. D pays cash equal to the average of the existing partners' capital after the revaluation and profit allocation. Determine (a) the amount of cash D must pay, and (b) the capital balances of A, B, C and D immediately after D's admission.

Answer Options

A. D pays ₦150,000; Capitals - A: ₦200,000, B: ₦135,000, C: ₦85,000, D: ₦150,000
B. D pays ₦120,000; Capitals - A: ₦180,000, B: ₦115,000, C: ₦70,000, D: ₦120,000
Correct Answer C. D pays ₦135,000; Capitals - A: ₦195,000, B: ₦130,000, C: ₦80,000, D: ₦135,000
D. D pays ₦130,000; Capitals - A: ₦190,000, B: ₦125,000, C: ₦78,000, D: ₦130,000
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
D pays ₦135,000; Capitals - A: ₦195,000, B: ₦130,000, C: ₦80,000, D: ₦135,000

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2019 Financial Accounting Question 28. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Financial Accounting examination.

Difficulty level: Hard .

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