Alex, Benn, and Cole were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. They admitted Dona as a new partner for $\frac{1{5}$ share in the future profits. Dona agreed to contribute proportionate capital. On the date of admission, capitals of Alex, Benn, and Cole after all adjustments were \rupee1,20,000; \rupee80,000; and \rupee1,00,000, respectively. The amount of capital brought in by Dona will be:}
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When a new partner is admitted, their capital contribution is calculated in proportion to the existing partners’ capital.
The combined adjusted capital for Alex, Benn, and Cole is ₹1,20,000 + ₹80,000 + ₹1,00,000, totaling ₹3,00,000.
Dona's capital, calculated based on her share, is $\frac{1}{5} \times \rupee3,00,000 = \rupee75,000$.